Lead GNC Engineer: Spacecraft Attitude & Orbit Control

Cowboy Space Corp.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Cowboy Space Corp.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Daily lunch in the office

Job summary

Cowboy Space Corp. in Seattle is seeking a GNC Engineer to design and implement algorithms for spacecraft control and navigation. This role directly impacts mission performance and requires collaborating with various engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has at least a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of experience in GNC or related fields. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 annually and includes benefits such as equity, insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in GNC, controls, or related fields.
• Experience implementing or testing control systems in real‑world or simulated environments.
• Ability to work in fast‑paced, multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft.
• Build high-fidelity simulations of spacecraft dynamics, sensors, and actuators.
• Validate system performance through simulation and real-world data.

Skills

Dynamics

Control Theory

Estimation

Simulation Tools (MATLAB/Simulink, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

HIL Testing

Star Trackers

IMUs

GPS

Job description

Cowboy Space Corp. in Seattle is seeking a GNC Engineer to design and implement algorithms for spacecraft control and navigation. This role directly impacts mission performance and requires collaborating with various engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has at least a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and 5+ years of experience in GNC or related fields. The position offers a salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 annually and includes benefits such as equity, insurance, and paid time off.