Senior GNC Engineer: High‑Power Spacecraft & Orbit Mastery

K2 Space Corporation

Torrance (CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 235,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Equity in the company

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Torrance, California is seeking a Senior Navigation & Guidance Engineer to drive spacecraft GNC architecture. This role involves developing novel algorithms for flexible structures, supporting launch operations, and increasing simulation fidelity.

The ideal candidate will have experience with GNC systems and programming skills in Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab. A competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $235,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package will be offered.

Qualifications

  • Experience with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and system design.
  • Experience with implementing attitude control and/or estimation algorithms on spacecraft.
  • Experience with verification and validation of GNC flight software in an integrated environment.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate a novel high-level vehicle architecture.
  • Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing of very large, flexible structures.
  • Develop simulation and modeling tools to support vehicle and GNC trade studies.

Skills

GNC actuator or sensor sizing
Implementing attitude control algorithms
Verification and validation of GNC flight software
Programming languages (Python, Julia, C/C++, Matlab)

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Torrance, California is seeking a Senior Navigation & Guidance Engineer to drive spacecraft GNC architecture. This role involves developing novel algorithms for flexible structures, supporting launch operations, and increasing simulation fidelity.

The ideal candidate will have experience with GNC systems and programming skills in Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab. A competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $235,000 along with a comprehensive benefits package will be offered.

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