Founding GNC Engineer: Build Spacecraft Control Systems

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

EVONA in Denver is seeking a Lead GNC Engineer to own the GNC capability from a blank sheet of paper through simulation, hardware testing and eventual flight readiness.

You will define the architecture, design robust GNC algorithms for RPOD, and develop controls for autonomous spacecraft operations and formation flying. Join a founding-level team and influence the company’s trajectory.

Qualifications

• Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO/RPOD).
• Experience implementing GNC algorithms, not just analysis.
• Strong understanding of spacecraft dynamics, navigation, estimation and controls.
• Ability to take a system from concept and architecture through implementation and testing.
• Capable of operating autonomously in an early-stage engineering environment.
• Ability to obtain or hold an active TS/SCI security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and build the GNC architecture from the ground up.
• Design, implement and validate GNC algorithms for RPOD.
• Develop controls for precision inspection, formation flying and autonomous spacecraft operations.
• Define flight and formation strategies across mission profiles.
• Own simulation, Monte Carlo analysis and performance validation.
• Integrate GNC with flight software, avionics and mission systems.
• Develop hardware-in-the-loop environments for rapid testing and iteration.
• Lead GNC flight-test campaigns and contribute to flight-readiness decisions.
• Build and eventually lead the GNC team as the company scales.

Skills

RPO/RPOD

GNC algorithms

6-DOF dynamics

System architecture

Flight-test leadership

Job description

EVONA in Denver is seeking a Lead GNC Engineer to own the GNC capability from a blank sheet of paper through simulation, hardware testing and eventual flight readiness.

You will define the architecture, design robust GNC algorithms for RPOD, and develop controls for autonomous spacecraft operations and formation flying. Join a founding-level team and influence the company’s trajectory.