Orbital GNC Engineer: Guidance & Attitude Control

Cowboy Space; 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 in Seattle is looking for a GNC Engineer to design and implement control algorithms for spacecraft navigation and maneuvering. This role involves high ownership and collaboration with cross-functional teams, directly impacting mission performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience in GNC. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 – $200,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and equity options.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in GNC, controls, or related fields.
• Experience implementing 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 to model spacecraft dynamics.
• Collaborate with propulsion and hardware teams for integration.

Skills

GNC and controls experience

Dynamics and control theory

Simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Job description

Cowboy Space in Seattle is looking for a GNC Engineer to design and implement control algorithms for spacecraft navigation and maneuvering. This role involves high ownership and collaboration with cross-functional teams, directly impacting mission performance.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and over 5 years of relevant experience in GNC. The position offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 – $200,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits and equity options.