Staff GNC Engineer

Intuitive Machines, LLC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Lanteris Space Systems is seeking a Staff Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer in Palo Alto, CA to design, analyze, and test GNC algorithms and orbital analysis for spacecraft missions. The role covers development, validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The position requires a U.S. citizen with a Bachelor’s in Aerospace/Space or related field and 5 years of GNC experience; Master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 5 years of related industry experience in spacecraft GNC systems; Master’s may count for 2 years, PhD may count for 2 years.
• U.S. citizen; solid understanding of GNC and orbital mechanics; full lifecycle GNC development.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform analysis of spacecraft attitude control system performance.
• Conduct simulation and modeling of GNC algorithms.
• Analyze telemetry data from on-orbit spacecraft.
• Develop GNC flight software components and MATLAB/Simulink models.
• Generate technical documentation and analysis reports.
• Develop test scripts and automation tools.
• Contribute to architectural and design decisions.
• Perform GNC hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing activities.
• Develop sensor models (gyroscopes, star trackers, magnetometers).
• Develop actuator models (reaction wheels, CMGs, magnetic torque rods, thrusters).
• Prepare test procedures and data analysis scripts.
• Document test results and investigate anomalies.
• Collaborate in design reviews and team meetings.
• Present findings to engineering teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

GNC

Aerospace

C/C++

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Julia

Git

Linux

Windows

AWS Pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Space or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Linux

Windows

AWS Pipelines

Job description

Please review the job details below.

Lanteris Space LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intuitive Machines, is seeking a Staff Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to support our GNC 300 product line in Palo Alto, CA. In this role, you will independently design, analyze, and test GNC algorithms and orbital analysis for various spacecraft missions .

Intuitive Machines is a leading space infrastructure company that builds spacecraft, connects networks, andoperatesinfrastructure-as-a-service for commercial,civil, and national security customers. With a proventrack recordacross the space domain, the Company,through organic growth and portfolio expansion, has built over300 spacecraft,delivered over 260 kilograms of payload to the lunar surface, and provided precision navigationexpertisethat has guided spacecraft across our solar system.

Responsibilities:

Technical Analysis & Support:

• Independently perform analysis of spacecraft attitude control system performance
• Conduct simulation and modeling of GNC algorithms
• Analyze telemetry data from on-orbit spacecraft

Design & Development:

• Develop GNC flight software components
• Create and validate MATLAB/Simulink models
• Generate technical documentation and analysis reports
• Develop test scripts and automation tools
• Contribute to architectural and design decisions

Testing & Validation:

• Perform GNC hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing activities
• Develop sensor models (gyroscopes, star trackers, magnetometers, etc.)
• Develop actuator models (reaction wheels, CMGs, magnetic torque rods, thrusters)
• Prepare test procedures and data analysis scripts
• Document test results and investigate anomalies

Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Participate in design reviews and team meetings
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Flight Software, Systems Engineering, etc.)
• Present findings to engineering teams
• Mentor junior engineers

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace (Space), Astronautics, Mechanical (Dynamics), Electrical (Controls), Physics (Astrodynamics, Orbits), Applied Math or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 5 years of related industry experience in spacecraft GNC systems, Master’s degree may count for 2 years of experience. PHD may count for 2 years of experience.
• Understanding of GNC principles and orbital mechanics
• Experience with full lifecycle GNC development

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with C/C++/MATLAB/Simulink/Python/Julia
• Experience with Git/Gitlab-Github, Linux/Windows, AWS Pipelines
  

The base pay for this position within California is: $117,000.00 - $195,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. More information on our benefits will be shared with candidates as they move forward in the recruitment process.

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

The date of posting can be found on the Lanteris Space Systems Career page at the top of each job posting.

Lanteris Space Systems values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.