GNC Engineer — Spacecraft Attitude & Trajectory

Argo; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Argo is seeking a GNC Engineer to help architect the full simulation and flight control stack for refuellable in-space transport vehicles and other space systems. You will drive the spacecraft's attitude determination, trajectory optimization, guidance, and control systems, and contribute to hardware-in-the-loop testing and flight operations.

You will implement high-fidelity simulations, support Monte Carlo analyses, and develop core GNC algorithms for our spacecraft.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or physics discipline.
• Experience designing aerospace GNC systems and control algorithms.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python; knowledge of orbital mechanics.
• Experience with flight hardware-in-the-loop testing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive mission performance for high-deltaV, refuellable spacecraft.
• Prototype, troubleshoot, and test simulations and flight algorithms.
• Develop GNC tools and models for trades and design reviews.
• Collaborate across teams to meet mission objectives.
• Support design reviews and flight readiness reviews.

Skills

C/C++

Python

GNC design

Orbital mechanics

System engineering

Communication

Mathematical modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Tools

GMAT

STK/Astrogator

FreeFlyer

Job description

Argo is seeking a GNC Engineer to help architect the full simulation and flight control stack for refuellable in-space transport vehicles and other space systems. You will drive the spacecraft's attitude determination, trajectory optimization, guidance, and control systems, and contribute to hardware-in-the-loop testing and flight operations.

You will implement high-fidelity simulations, support Monte Carlo analyses, and develop core GNC algorithms for our spacecraft.