Senior Spacecraft GNC Engineer Onsite with Equity

True Anomaly; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

An aerospace technology company in California is seeking a seasoned GNC engineer to lead the development of spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control systems. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in designing and implementing GNC systems, a strong background in C++ and Python, and appreciates the dynamics of space operations. This is an onsite role near Long Beach, providing a competitive compensation package, including equity and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of hands-on experience developing spacecraft GNC systems.
• Deep understanding of spacecraft attitude dynamics and orbital mechanics.
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor less experienced engineers.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end development of spacecraft GNC systems.
• Design and validate GNC flight software for various orbit environments.
• Lead creation of high-fidelity simulations and perform system-level trade studies.

Skills

C++

Python

Sensor fusion

State estimation

Algorithm implementation

Control laws design

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Matlab

Simulation software

Job description

An aerospace technology company in California is seeking a seasoned GNC engineer to lead the development of spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control systems. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience in designing and implementing GNC systems, a strong background in C++ and Python, and appreciates the dynamics of space operations. This is an onsite role near Long Beach, providing a competitive compensation package, including equity and comprehensive benefits.