Senior Space GNC Engineer - Autonomous Navigation & Attitude
K2 Space
14 days+
Get more replies from employers
Send a job-specific resume in minutes.
Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
K2 Space in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Navigation & Guidance Engineer to drive spacecraft GNC architecture development. The role includes executing detailed trade studies, developing algorithms for precise pointing, and supporting launch operations. Applicants should have experience with GNC systems and programming in Python/C++. A competitive salary range of $160,000 - $235,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits is offered. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy innovative challenges.
Qualifications
- Experience with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and system design.
- Experience with implementing attitude control and/or estimation algorithms on spacecraft.
- Experience with verification and validation of GNC flight software in an integrated environment.
Responsibilities
- Work with engineering leads to develop and validate a novel high-level vehicle architecture.
- Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing of very large, flexible structures.
- Contribute to building the GNC organization by recruiting, hiring, and mentoring.
Skills
GNC actuator or sensor sizing
attitude control and/or estimation algorithms
verification and validation of GNC flight software
Python
C/C++
Tools
Matlab
Julia
Job description
K2 Space in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Navigation & Guidance Engineer to drive spacecraft GNC architecture development. The role includes executing detailed trade studies, developing algorithms for precise pointing, and supporting launch operations. Applicants should have experience with GNC systems and programming in Python/C++. A competitive salary range of $160,000 - $235,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits is offered. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy innovative challenges.
'/%3e%3cpath%20d='M101.744%2012.4726L102.894%2016.1947L99.0021%2013.2201L101.744%2012.4726ZM105.3%208.40937H100.488L99.0026%203.59473L97.5116%208.41047L92.7%208.40385L96.5965%2011.3834L95.1055%2016.1942L99.0021%2013.2196L101.408%2011.3834L105.3%208.40992V8.40937Z'%20fill='white'/%3e%3cdefs%3e%3clinearGradient%20id='paint0_linear_5593_1381'%20x1='90'%20y1='9.44471'%20x2='99'%20y2='9.44471'%20gradientUnits='userSpaceOnUse'%3e%3cstop%20stop-color='%2300AD70'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='0.998594'%20stop-color='%2300B67A'/%3e%3cstop%20offset='1'%20stop-color='%23DCDCE6'/%3e%3c/linearGradient%3e%3c/defs%3e%3c/svg%3e){kind=small}
