GNC Engineer II: Spacecraft Autonomy & Simulation

Pace Industries, LLC; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Space is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer II to contribute to the design, analysis, and implementation of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications. This mid-level role is ideal for engineers with foundational experience in dynamic modeling, algorithm design, and simulation analysis.

You will work independently on complex tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance and compliance with requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• 2+ years of relevant experience in dynamic modeling and GNC algorithm design.
• Strong proficiency in SIMULINK programming and STK, with familiarity in C, C++, Python, and version control tools such as GIT/SVN.
• Fundamental knowledge of GNC algorithms and experience with designing at least one of guidance, navigation, control, or FDIR algorithms.
• Understanding of IMUs, GPS, star trackers, RCS, non-propulsive actuators (Reaction Wheels, Magnetic Torquer Bars, Control Moment Gyros), and LIDAR.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and implement GNC systems for spacecraft applications.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate GNC algorithms and perform Monte Carlo simulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance and requirements compliance.
• Validate GNC flight software in test environments and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Dynamic modeling

GNC algorithm design

Self-motivation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related technical field

Tools

SIMULINK

STK

C

C++

Python

Git/SVN

Job description

Sierra Space is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer II to contribute to the design, analysis, and implementation of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications. This mid-level role is ideal for engineers with foundational experience in dynamic modeling, algorithm design, and simulation analysis.

You will work independently on complex tasks while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure system performance and compliance with requirements.