Senior GNC Engineer — Space Reentry & Precise Landing

Inversion; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 199,000; Full time

Job summary

Inversion is looking for a GNC Engineer in Playa Vista, CA, to enhance next-generation reentry vehicles. This role emphasizes developing innovative algorithms for precise landings and modeling these for rapid testing. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering and substantial experience in GNC systems. The compensation ranges from $139,000 to $199,000 annually, reflecting expertise and market alignment. Join our dynamic environment to push space logistics boundaries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience developing and testing GNC algorithms and systems.
• Strong understanding of Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and state estimation.
• Solid knowledge of classical mechanics and dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Impact functionality of next-generation reentry vehicles.
• Develop algorithms for final landing stages of flight.
• Model and simulate to iterate on algorithms quickly.

Skills

Controls and estimation algorithms understanding

Programming proficiency (MATLAB, Python, C++)

Communication skills

Adaptability in dynamic environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Inversion is looking for a GNC Engineer in Playa Vista, CA, to enhance next-generation reentry vehicles. This role emphasizes developing innovative algorithms for precise landings and modeling these for rapid testing. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering and substantial experience in GNC systems. The compensation ranges from $139,000 to $199,000 annually, reflecting expertise and market alignment. Join our dynamic environment to push space logistics boundaries.