Senior Spacecraft GNC Architect & Autonomy Lead

Sierra Space; Idaho; On-site; USD 142,424 - 195,851; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

Life insurance

3 weeks paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Sierra Space is looking for a Sr Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to lead the design and development of GNC systems for spacecraft applications. This senior role requires significant experience in GNC algorithm design and subsystem integration.

The candidate will be responsible for architecting integrated GNC designs, implementing control algorithms, and conducting verification tests. A strong foundation in aerospace engineering principles and proficiency in tools like STK and JIRA are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in GNC algorithm design and spacecraft development.
• Familiarity with advanced guidance and control algorithms.
• Capacity to develop complex GNC mode managers for subsystem-level control.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and verification of GNC systems for spacecraft.
• Implement guidance and control algorithms using various techniques.
• Conduct integration tests to verify GNC subsystem performance.

Skills

GNC algorithm design

Subsystem integration

Leadership

Team collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

STK

JIRA

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Sierra Space is looking for a Sr Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to lead the design and development of GNC systems for spacecraft applications. This senior role requires significant experience in GNC algorithm design and subsystem integration.

The candidate will be responsible for architecting integrated GNC designs, implementing control algorithms, and conducting verification tests. A strong foundation in aerospace engineering principles and proficiency in tools like STK and JIRA are essential.