GNC Engineer — Attitude & Orbit Control for Spacecraft

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Short & long-term disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Stock options

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a GNC Engineer to design and implement software for satellite systems. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related fields, with strong software development skills in C++ and Python. Responsibilities include modeling satellite dynamics and supporting critical mission operations. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered, including medical coverage and stock options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science/software engineering, or an engineering discipline.
• Experience in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control.
• Software development skills in C++, Python, and/or MATLAB/Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement satellite GNC software.
• Conduct Monte Carlo simulation analysis.
• Maintain GNC software configurations.
• Develop and validate sensor and actuator models.

Skills

C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Problem solving

Spacecraft dynamics

Navigational filtering

Control systems design

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Linux

Confluence

Jira

Job description

A leading aerospace company is seeking a GNC Engineer to design and implement software for satellite systems. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related fields, with strong software development skills in C++ and Python. Responsibilities include modeling satellite dynamics and supporting critical mission operations. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered, including medical coverage and stock options.