Senior GNC Engineer – Next-Gen LEO Satellites

EVONA; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing satellite company is looking for a Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer. This hands-on role involves designing algorithms for spacecraft GNC and working closely with cross-functional teams from concept through launch. Candidates should have an MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, along with over 6 years of relevant experience. The position requires strong programming skills and familiarity with satellite operations. Join a dynamic team and help shape next-gen satellite systems!

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC or ADCS systems.
• Experience with satellite attitude estimation, navigation, and control.
• Experience designing orbit determination and maneuver planning algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing spacecraft GNC algorithms.
• Developing orbit determination and maneuver planning solutions.
• Supporting integration, testing, and hardware validation of spacecraft subsystems.

Skills

Spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control

Strong programming ability in Python

Experience with nonlinear estimation methods

Troubleshooting spacecraft behavior

Education

MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Basilisk

GMAT

STK

FreeFlyer

Job description

A fast-growing satellite company is looking for a Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer. This hands-on role involves designing algorithms for spacecraft GNC and working closely with cross-functional teams from concept through launch. Candidates should have an MS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, along with over 6 years of relevant experience. The position requires strong programming skills and familiarity with satellite operations. Join a dynamic team and help shape next-gen satellite systems!