CareerPlan

Senior GNC Engineer, Space Systems

Greater Denver AreaFull-time$140k2026-07-23 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Develop foundational guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms and simulation tools for robotic spacecraft to enable dynamic space operations.

Role type

Senior GNC Engineer (Space Systems)

Builds

6-DoF simulation tools, prototype GNC algorithms, and system-level integration for robotic spacecraft.

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems / Control Theory

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

GNC algorithm development, modeling and simulation, state estimation, trajectory/path planning, dynamical systems control, Python for simulation, GNC system integration

Preferred skills

Space system development, orbital mechanics/astrodynamics, C/C++, real-time embedded systems, hardware-in-the-loop, spacecraft hardware knowledge

Technologies

Python, C/C++, Basilisk, Git, Linux

Responsibilities

Support GNC algorithm trade studies, build simulation environments and prototype algorithms, collaborate on system-level integration, develop and validate 6-DoF simulation tools, assist with datasets and algorithm evaluation, support implementation, testing, and debugging

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC