Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer — Dynamics & Autonomy

Katalyst Space Technologies; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan

Relocation bonus

Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Job summary

Katalyst Space Technologies in Broomfield, Colorado is seeking a skilled engineer specializing in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC). The role involves supporting algorithm trade studies, building simulations, and collaborating on integration efforts. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, particularly in fast-paced environments. Compensation ranges between $140,000 and $240,000 annually, along with equity options and comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in guidance, navigation, and control.
• Experience with modeling and simulation.
• Knowledge of spacecraft hardware like RWAs and thrusters.

Responsibilities

• Support GNC algorithm trade studies.
• Build simulation environments and prototype algorithms.
• Collaborate on system-level integration.
• Develop and validate 6-DoF simulation tools.

Skills

Guidance and Navigation Control (GNC)

Software development in Python

Problem-solving skills

Orbital mechanics / Astrodynamics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering field

Tools

Git

Linux

C/C++

Job description

Katalyst Space Technologies in Broomfield, Colorado is seeking a skilled engineer specializing in guidance, navigation, and control (GNC). The role involves supporting algorithm trade studies, building simulations, and collaborating on integration efforts. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant experience, particularly in fast-paced environments. Compensation ranges between $140,000 and $240,000 annually, along with equity options and comprehensive benefits including unlimited PTO.