Senior GNC Orbit Controls Engineer (On‑Site)

Xona Space Systems; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading navigational technology firm in California seeks a GNC Orbit Controls Engineer to design and implement algorithms for orbit determination and control. The role demands expertise in orbital mechanics, development of guiding software using C and C++, and strong familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink. The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and is expected to have hands-on experience with electric propulsion. Attractive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• Strong background in orbital mechanics and simulation.
• Experience in building production guidance, control, or navigation software.
• Hands-on electric propulsion experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement algorithms for orbit determination.
• Coordinate burn pointing with ADCS and perform trajectory optimization.
• Maintain consistency in simulators and perform HIL tests.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Simulation software

Guidance and control systems

MATLAB

C and C++

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

A leading navigational technology firm in California seeks a GNC Orbit Controls Engineer to design and implement algorithms for orbit determination and control. The role demands expertise in orbital mechanics, development of guiding software using C and C++, and strong familiarity with MATLAB and Simulink. The ideal candidate holds a Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering and is expected to have hands-on experience with electric propulsion. Attractive compensation package offered.