Senior GNC Engineer: RPOD Spacecraft Autonomy

neuco; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

neuco in Colorado is seeking a senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to design, build, test, analyze, and operate GNC systems for RPOD spacecraft in space missions. You will work at the intersection of autonomy, robotics, and space domain awareness, leading end-to-end missions through phasing and docking, and supporting in-orbit operations within a fast-paced, mission-driven team.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration across disciplines, and delivering technically

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field.
• Extensive, real RPOD GNC experience beyond academia.
• Led missions through phasing and docking, preferably with NASA/SpaceX.
• Proficient in Python; C/C++ a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and analyze GNC systems for RPOD missions.
• Oversee in-orbit operation and autonomy considerations.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced startup.

Skills

GNC expertise

RPOD mission experience

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

Python

C/C++

Job description

neuco in Colorado is seeking a senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to design, build, test, analyze, and operate GNC systems for RPOD spacecraft in space missions. You will work at the intersection of autonomy, robotics, and space domain awareness, leading end-to-end missions through phasing and docking, and supporting in-orbit operations within a fast-paced, mission-driven team.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration across disciplines, and delivering technically