GNC Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, seeks an entry-level Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to support our Palo Alto, CA team. You will work with senior engineers to design, analyze, and test GNC features for spacecraft missions and orbital analysis.

Responsibilities include assisting with attitude control performance analyses, developing MATLAB/Simulink models, and creating test procedures.

Qualifications

• 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 a 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.
• Help prepare test procedures and data analysis scripts.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Curiosity about space

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace / related field

Tools

Git/GitLab/GitHub

Linux/Windows

AWS Pipelines

Job description

Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is seeking an entry-level Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to provide general support to our team in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to design, analyze, and test features that support our core GNC algorithms and orbital analysis for various spacecraft missions. Intuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, and operates infrastructure-as-a-service for commercial, civil, and national security customers. With a proven track record across the space domain, the Company, through organic growth and portfolio expansion, has built over 300 spacecraft, delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigation expertise that has guided spacecraft across our solar system.

Responsibilities

• Technical Analysis & Support: Assist with analysis of spacecraft attitude control system performance Support simulation and modeling of GNC algorithms Analyze telemetry data from on-orbit spacecraft
• Design & Development: 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
• Testing & Validation: 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
• Collaboration & Learning: 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

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor's degree or higher for 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant internship or research experience
• Coursework or projects involving GNC systems
• Familiarity with C/C++/MATLAB/Simulink/Python

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of or willingness to learn: C/C++/MATLAB/Simulink/Python/Julia
• Familiarity with Git/Gitlab-Github, Linux/Windows, AWS Pipelines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Salary Information

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. The base pay for this position within California is: $94,000.00 - $156,000.00 annually. For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Employment Equity

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Intuitive Machines is building the infrastructure for your boldest missions and the next era of space operations. Our foundation is proven and built for scale, resilience, and mission continuity, extending across LEO, GEO, lunar, interplanetary, and deep space. That’s why commercial leaders and government organizations, such as NASA rely, on Intuitive Machines to sustain continuous mission operations and extend their space capabilities further and faster.. Intuitive Machines is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process.