GNC Controls Engineer – Spaceflight Systems

Axiom Space; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station and is seeking a GNC Engineer to design and implement control systems for flight vehicles. You will work across the program lifecycle, developing robust GNC algorithms and validating them through simulations and HIL testing.

The role requires strong experience with control theory, attitude control actuators, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
• 2–4 years of experience in GNC or flight vehicle control.
• Experience with attitude control systems on flight vehicles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and implement GNC algorithms for aerospace vehicles.
• Develop and refine control laws (PID, LQR, MPC, adaptive control).
• Evaluate spacecraft control actuators (thrusters, reaction wheels, CMGs).
• Perform 6-DOF modeling, simulation, and performance analysis.
• Build high-fidelity dynamic models of vehicles, sensors, actuators, and disturbances.
• Conduct Monte Carlo analyses, sensitivity studies, and stability assessments.
• Use MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C++, or similar to develop simulations.
• Translate GNC algorithms into flight-ready software with real-time performance.
• Collaborate with embedded software teams on HIL testing.
• Prepare technical reports, design docs, and verification plans.

Skills

Control law development

Stability analysis

Team collaboration

Project execution

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

2–4 years experience

Tools

C++

Matlab

Python

Trick

JEOD

Job description

Axiom Space is building the world’s first commercial space station and is seeking a GNC Engineer to design and implement control systems for flight vehicles. You will work across the program lifecycle, developing robust GNC algorithms and validating them through simulations and HIL testing.

The role requires strong experience with control theory, attitude control actuators, and cross-functional collaboration.