Senior GNC Engineer: Spacecraft Guidance & Control Lead

Industrious Ventures; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-Based Compensation

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO and Holidays

Job summary

Space Kinetic in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior GNC Engineer to lead the GNC subsystem development from concept through mission operations. You will architect algorithms, implement them in flight software, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure seamless integration.

The role requires hands-on hardware-in-the-loop testing, end-to-end lifecycle ownership, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet demanding space mission goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering plus 3+ years of GNC experience.
• Prior Spacecraft and Satellite Development and Operations experience.
• Experience working cross functionally across subsystems to accomplish mission requirements.
• Prior experience interfacing with aerospace customers in commercial or government sectors.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement a novel GNC design for a unique spacecraft platform.
• Work with subcontractors to develop and integrate GNC software and hardware.
• Own GNC subsystem level requirements.
• Design of algorithms for FSW development.
• Creates / Contributes to ground tools for constellation management.
• Owns GNC component level hardware trades and selection.
• Owns GNC level Verification and Validation (V&V) activities.
• Conducts GNC design analysis and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Supports hardware-in-the-loop verification in system testbeds.
• Support internal and external design reviews.
• Works with senior management for GNC schedule and milestones.

Skills

GNC experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Hardware in the loop testing

Flight software frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NASA cFS

F' FPrime

MBSE

Job description

Space Kinetic in El Segundo, CA seeks a Senior GNC Engineer to lead the GNC subsystem development from concept through mission operations. You will architect algorithms, implement them in flight software, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure seamless integration.

The role requires hands-on hardware-in-the-loop testing, end-to-end lifecycle ownership, and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet demanding space mission goals.