Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer - Guidance & Control

True Anomaly; Long Beach, Denver (CA, CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K

Parental Leave

PTO and paid holidays

Equity options

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace firm in Long Beach is seeking an experienced engineer to develop advanced spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems. This role requires 12+ years of experience, strong proficiency in C++ and Python, and the ability to lead technical efforts across disciplines. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in aerospace or a related field and be U.S. citizens eligible for security clearance. The position offers comprehensive equity and benefits including health insurance and 401K.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience developing spacecraft GNC systems.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor engineers.
• Experience testing and integrating GNC algorithms with flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development of spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems.
• Design, test, and validate GNC software for spacecraft.
• Lead creation and improvement of high-fidelity simulations.

Skills

C++

Python

Spacecraft attitude dynamics

Orbital mechanics

Numerical methods

Sensor fusion

Covariance analysis

Control laws design

Testing and integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

A pioneering aerospace firm in Long Beach is seeking an experienced engineer to develop advanced spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems. This role requires 12+ years of experience, strong proficiency in C++ and Python, and the ability to lead technical efforts across disciplines. Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in aerospace or a related field and be U.S. citizens eligible for security clearance. The position offers comprehensive equity and benefits including health insurance and 401K.