Sr. GNC Engineer
Core
End-to-end development of spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems for autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors.
Role type
Senior IC spacecraft GNC engineer
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Orbital Mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
spacecraft attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, sensor fusion, state estimation, Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF), control law design, high-fidelity simulation, C++, Python, hardware integration, system requirements definition
Preferred skills
proximity operations, formation flying, optical navigation, autonomous maneuvering, FDIR, onboard trajectory optimization, real-time operating systems, embedded software, HIL testbeds
Technologies
C++, Python, EKF, UKF, Monte Carlo, 6-DOF simulations, SIL/HIL
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end development of GNC systems including architecture, algorithms, software, and integration; Design and validate GNC flight software for LEO, GEO, and cislunar environments; Develop attitude and orbit determination algorithms; Design control laws for attitude and orbit control; Lead creation of high-fidelity simulations and integration pipelines; Conduct system-level trade studies and define subsystem requirements; Mentor junior engineers and lead design reviews
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership