Senior GNC Engineer - Spacecraft Attitude Control (Equity)

Industrious Ventures; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrious Ventures is seeking a GNC Engineer, Attitude Control Systems in Burlingame, California. This role involves designing and testing control algorithms for precise spacecraft pointing and maneuvering.

The ideal candidate will have experience with 6DOF simulations, PID control, and strong programming skills in Python, C++, and MATLAB. The compensation range is $170K to $200K, and the position is full-time and on-site.

Qualifications

• Experience with 6DOF attitude dynamics simulations.
• Hands‑on experience with PID, LQR, or optimal control design.
• Experience with actuator allocation, momentum management, or desaturation logic.
• Experience with model‑based software development processes.
• Experience with SIL/HIL simulation and test environments.
• Experience developing unit or regression tests.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 6DOF attitude simulations for ACS design and verification.
• Design, tune, and validate PID, LQR, and optimal control algorithms.
• Develop actuator allocation logic for reaction wheels, torque rods, or thrusters.
• Implement momentum management and desaturation algorithms.
• Run SIL/HIL test campaigns and analyze performance.

Skills

6DOF attitude dynamics simulations

PID control design

LQR control design

optimal control design

Python programming

C++ programming

MATLAB programming

Git proficiency

Linux environments

Education

BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems

Applied Physics

Job description

Industrious Ventures is seeking a GNC Engineer, Attitude Control Systems in Burlingame, California. This role involves designing and testing control algorithms for precise spacecraft pointing and maneuvering.

The ideal candidate will have experience with 6DOF simulations, PID control, and strong programming skills in Python, C++, and MATLAB. The compensation range is $170K to $200K, and the position is full-time and on-site.