Entry-Level GNC Engineer — Spacecraft Attitude & Control

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto, CA seeks an entry-level Guidance, Navigation and Control engineer to support senior engineers in designing, analyzing, and testing GNC features for spacecraft missions.

You will assist with attitude control analysis, GNC algorithm simulations, MATLAB/Simulink development, data analysis, and documentation while learning from experienced engineers and contributing to cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace (Space), Astronautics, Mechanical (Dynamics), Electrical (Controls), Physics (Astrodynamics, Orbits), Applied Math or related field
• 2 years of related industry experience, or Master’s degree
• Academic background in GNC, controls, or orbital mechanics
• Demonstrated interest in spacecraft systems

Responsibilities

• Assist with analysis of spacecraft attitude control system performance
• Support simulation and modeling of GNC algorithms
• Analyze telemetry data from on-orbit spacecraft
• Support development of GNC flight software components
• Assist with MATLAB/Simulink model development and validation
• Create technical documentation and analysis reports
• Develop test scripts and automation tools
• Support GNC hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing activities
• Assist with sensor modeling (gyroscopes, star trackers, magnetometers, etc.)
• Assist with actuator modeling (reaction wheels, CMGs, magnetic torque rods, thrusters)
• Help prepare test procedures and data analysis scripts
• Document test results and anomalies
• Participate in design reviews and team meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Flight Software, Systems Engineering, etc.)
• Present findings to engineering teams
• Learn from senior engineers and develop professional skills

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Astronautics, Mechanical (Dynamics), Electrical (Controls), Physics (Astrodynamics, Orbits), Applied Math or related field

Tools

C/C++

MATLAB

Simulink

Python

Julia

Git

GitHub

Job description

Lanteris Space Systems in Palo Alto, CA seeks an entry-level Guidance, Navigation and Control engineer to support senior engineers in designing, analyzing, and testing GNC features for spacecraft missions.

You will assist with attitude control analysis, GNC algorithm simulations, MATLAB/Simulink development, data analysis, and documentation while learning from experienced engineers and contributing to cross-functional teams.