Senior GNC Engineer, Space Systems — 6-DoF Simulation & Control

Katalyst Space; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan

Relocation bonus

Comprehensive medical, vision, dental

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Katalyst Space is seeking a seasoned GNC engineer to support algorithm trade studies, build and validate simulation tools, and collaborate on system-level integration for space missions. You will contribute to modeling, state estimation, trajectory planning, and real-time control in a fast-paced startup ambiente.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years in GNC, with Python, C/C++, and Linux experience, plus a passion for aerospace challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field is required.
• 3+ years in guidance, navigation, and control.
• Experience with modeling and simulation and state estimation algorithm development.
• Trajectory or path planning and dynamical systems control.
• Python for modeling and simulation; experience with GNC systems and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Supporting GNC algorithm trade studies.
• Building simulation environments and prototype algorithms.
• Collaborating on system-level integration.
• Developing and validating 6-DoF simulation tools.
• Assisting with datasets and algorithm evaluation.
• Supporting implementation, testing, and debugging.

Skills

Modeling and simulation

Algorithm development for state est.

Trajectory planning

Control of dynamical systems

Python for modeling

GNC systems

Sensors

Problem solving

Startup environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Git

Linux

Basilisk

C/C++

Job description

Katalyst Space is seeking a seasoned GNC engineer to support algorithm trade studies, build and validate simulation tools, and collaborate on system-level integration for space missions. You will contribute to modeling, state estimation, trajectory planning, and real-time control in a fast-paced startup ambiente.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in engineering and 3+ years in GNC, with Python, C/C++, and Linux experience, plus a passion for aerospace challenges.