GNC Engineering Manager — Spacecraft & Autonomy Leadership

Sierra Space; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 167,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Job summary

Sierra Space seeks a Manager, Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineering to lead the technical direction of GNC activities for spacecraft, aircraft, and autonomous systems. The role combines hands-on contribution with people management, supervising design, analysis, and testing across programs, and directing GNC tasks using tools like MATLAB/Simulink and Jira.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control theory, state estimation, sensor fusion, and trajectory optimization, plus

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant GNC engineering management experience.
• Experience with GNC simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Ability to translate GNC plans into actionable operational plans and schedules.
• Strong communication skills and leadership for engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical direction and management of GNC engineering activities.
• Supervise engineers across design, analysis, and testing.
• Develop procedures and methodologies for GNC design, analysis, and verification.
• Manage risk, budget, and schedule commitments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

Sierra Space seeks a Manager, Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineering to lead the technical direction of GNC activities for spacecraft, aircraft, and autonomous systems. The role combines hands-on contribution with people management, supervising design, analysis, and testing across programs, and directing GNC tasks using tools like MATLAB/Simulink and Jira.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in control theory, state estimation, sensor fusion, and trajectory optimization, plus