Space GNC Engineer: Autonomous Satellite Operations

Anduril Industries; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 166,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous PTO plans

Family planning & parenting support

Mental health resources

Professional development reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A defense technology firm is seeking a GNC Engineer for its Space team in Washington, DC. This role involves designing and implementing Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems for various spacecraft missions. Candidates should have a solid engineering background, particularly in Aerospace Engineering, and be proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, and other relevant tools. The position offers a salary range of $166,000–$220,000 USD and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background from industry or school.
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, Go, and/or Linux systems.
• Understanding of complex systems and detailed requirements.
• Experience with orbital mechanics and tracking capabilities.
• Familiar with rendezvous proximity operations and docking.
• Knowledge of spacecraft dynamics and control theory.
• Clear communication and organizational skills.
• Must maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work on spacecraft GNC software and hardware subsystems.
• Develop software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations.
• Create test plans to validate the GNC system.
• Collaborate across teams to test complex functionality.
• Support schedules during testing and launch.
• Design flight software and algorithms.
• Develop autonomy tools for dynamic operations.
• Execute test processes.
• Define automated fault detection and responses.
• Provide simulation capabilities.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Dynamics and Controls Engineering

MATLAB

Python

C++

Go

Linux systems

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Simulink

Job description

A defense technology firm is seeking a GNC Engineer for its Space team in Washington, DC. This role involves designing and implementing Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems for various spacecraft missions. Candidates should have a solid engineering background, particularly in Aerospace Engineering, and be proficient in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++, and other relevant tools. The position offers a salary range of $166,000–$220,000 USD and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement savings plans.