Senior GNC Engineer, Space Systems — Equity & Unlimited PTO

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options & equity

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Catered lunches

Job summary

Katalyst Space in Colorado is seeking a senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer to advance simulation, modelling, and real-time control for space systems. You will develop and validate 6-DoF tools, run trade studies, and collaborate on system-level integration in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requires 3+ years in GNC, Python modeling, and space-domain experience. The role offers a competitive base salary, long-term incentives, relocation bonus, comprehensive benefits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• 3+ years in guidance, navigation and control for space systems.
• Strong modeling, simulation, and trajectory planning experience.
• Proficient in Python for modeling and simulation.
• Experience with GNC systems, sensors or control algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Support GNC algorithm trade studies and build simulation environments.
• Collaborate on system-level integration and validation.
• Develop and validate 6-DoF simulation tools.
• Assist with datasets and algorithm evaluation.
• Support implementation, testing, and debugging.

Skills

GNC modeling & simulation

Trajectory/path planning

Python modeling & simulation

Git & Linux proficiency

Real-time embedded systems

Spacecraft guidance & control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Basilisk

C/C++ experience

Git

Linux

Job description

Katalyst Space in Colorado is seeking a senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer to advance simulation, modelling, and real-time control for space systems. You will develop and validate 6-DoF tools, run trade studies, and collaborate on system-level integration in a fast-paced startup environment.

Requires 3+ years in GNC, Python modeling, and space-domain experience. The role offers a competitive base salary, long-term incentives, relocation bonus, comprehensive benefits, and