Interstellar Navigation Officer — FTL & Orbital Planner

Weyland-Yutani Corporation; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Weyland-Yutani Corporation seeks a qualified Navigation Officer for assignment aboard corporate interstellar vessels. You will oversee all facets of navigation, including FTL transit planning, sublight maneuvering, orbital mechanics, and docking operations.

Shipboard rotations last weeks to months; between voyages, officers train, renew certifications, and enjoy leave at corporate port facilities. This role demands rigorous standards and readiness for deep space assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, or Celestial Navigation.
• ICC FTL Navigation Certification (Class I or II).
• Minimum 3 years shipboard experience or equivalent military service.
• Current hypersleep medical certification.
• Proficiency in Navigation AI Interface Systems.
• No disqualifying medical conditions for extended deep space assignment.

Responsibilities

• PLAN AND EXECUTE ALL FTL AND SUBLIGHT NAVIGATION OPERATIONS
• MAINTAIN AND CALIBRATE NAVIGATION SYSTEMS, STAR CHARTS, AND SENSOR ARRAYS
• CALCULATE AND VERIFY FTL TRANSIT CORRIDORS IN COORDINATION WITH DRIVE ENGINEERS
• EXECUTE ORBITAL INSERTION, DOCKING, AND DEPARTURE MANEUVERS
• SERVE AS OFFICER OF THE WATCH DURING TRANSIT AND HYPERSLEEP PERIODS
• COORDINATE WITH VESSEL AI ON AUTOMATED NAVIGATION FUNCTIONS

Skills

Navigation systems

AIS navigation interface

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Astrodynamics, Aerospace Engineering, or Celestial Navigation

ICC FTL Navigation Certification (Class I or II)

Hypersleep medical certification

Job description

Weyland-Yutani Corporation seeks a qualified Navigation Officer for assignment aboard corporate interstellar vessels. You will oversee all facets of navigation, including FTL transit planning, sublight maneuvering, orbital mechanics, and docking operations.

Shipboard rotations last weeks to months; between voyages, officers train, renew certifications, and enjoy leave at corporate port facilities. This role demands rigorous standards and readiness for deep space assignments.