Senior GNC Engineer — Remote (Ocean Autonomy + Equity)

NextGenEnergyJobs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 200,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Relocation assistance to Portland

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer. This remote position requires expertise in control systems and navigation with responsibilities in developing algorithms for the Node, a device used in ocean energy generation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in dynamic positioning systems and a strong foundation in Python and C/C++. The role offers substantial cash compensation and equity in the company, adding to a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in production-level GNC systems.
• Experience with dynamic positioning AUVs or underwater gliders.
• Genuine ownership instinct for deployed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and tune state estimation and navigation algorithms.
• Build simulation environments for model validation.
• Lead root cause analysis of navigation issues.

Skills

Control and estimation/navigation design

Python programming

C/C++/Rust programming

HIL/SIL verification

At-sea operations

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

NextGenEnergyJobs in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer. This remote position requires expertise in control systems and navigation with responsibilities in developing algorithms for the Node, a device used in ocean energy generation.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in dynamic positioning systems and a strong foundation in Python and C/C++. The role offers substantial cash compensation and equity in the company, adding to a comprehensive benefits package.