Lead GNC Engineer, Satellite Guidance & Controls

Insight Global; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global seeks a Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer to design, develop, verify, and deliver GNC subsystems for satellite programs. You will lead analysis, sensor/actuator selection, flight software development, and verification activities to meet program requirements.

Lead-level candidates may serve as Responsible Engineering Authority, guiding a portfolio of programs with strong ownership, risk management, and mentorship responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related work experience, or equivalent.
• 3+ years in Guidance, Navigation & Controls fundamentals.
• 1+ year spacecraft system-level experience.
• 1+ year collaborating with subsystems and program leadership.
• Ability to obtain U.S. Security Clearance.
• Ability to obtain interim/final TS/SCI clearance post-start.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver GNC subsystem hardware, software, and analysis for satellite programs.
• Perform GNC subsystem design, analysis, software development, and component selection to meet program requirements.
• Support mission and system design through technical analysis, algorithm development, and system-level inputs.
• Manage GNC product development within program cost and schedule constraints.
• Track, communicate, and mitigate technical execution risks while reporting progress to leadership.
• Interface with satellite subsystems, systems engineering, manufacturing, and program management teams for system-level performance.
• Support satellite integration, test activities, and on-orbit operations.
• Provide technical leadership for GNC engineers, including task decomposition and mentorship.

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience

Job description

Insight Global seeks a Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer to design, develop, verify, and deliver GNC subsystems for satellite programs. You will lead analysis, sensor/actuator selection, flight software development, and verification activities to meet program requirements.

Lead-level candidates may serve as Responsible Engineering Authority, guiding a portfolio of programs with strong ownership, risk management, and mentorship responsibilities.