Lead GNC Engineering Manager, Spacecraft Attitude

Lanteris Space LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 271,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space LLC in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a GNC Senior Manager to lead the 300 Product Line. You will oversee GNC algorithms, orbital analysis, and HITL testing while guiding a team of engineers toward performance excellence.

The role requires a strong track record in spacecraft GNC programs, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and extensive leadership experience. Expect cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership and a competitive compensation package in California.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace (Space), Astronautics, Mechanical (Dynamics), Electrical (Controls), Physics (Astrodynamics, Orbits), Applied Math or related field.
• 12 years of related industry experience in space GNC systems.
• 5 years of people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of GNC engineers; define technical strategy and roadmap for GNC 300 product line.
• Oversee spacecraft attitude control system performance analysis and HITL testing.
• Participate in proposal development, budgeting, and executive-level presentation of strategies.

Skills

GNC algorithms

Spacecraft dynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or related field

Tools

Git/GitHub/GitLab

Linux/Windows

AWS Pipelines

MATLAB/Simulink

Python/Julia

Job description

Lanteris Space LLC in Palo Alto, CA is seeking a GNC Senior Manager to lead the 300 Product Line. You will oversee GNC algorithms, orbital analysis, and HITL testing while guiding a team of engineers toward performance excellence.

The role requires a strong track record in spacecraft GNC programs, a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and extensive leadership experience. Expect cross-functional collaboration with senior leadership and a competitive compensation package in California.