CareerPlan

GNC Performance Engineer I

LB - Wormhole HQ (CA)Full-time$106k–$160k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop flight algorithms, simulate trajectories, and model dynamic behavior for the Terran R rocket to optimize every phase of flight from liftoff to landing.

Role type

GNC Performance Engineer

Builds

Flight algorithms, trajectory simulations, and dynamic system models for the Terran R launch vehicle

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems / Guidance, Navigation, and Control

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Python, Julia, Rust, C++, trajectory design, optimization, architectural design analysis, cross-functional collaboration

Responsibilities

Carry out analysis for engineering design trades and drive design decisions; Implement, maintain, and improve software tooling; Maintain and establish cross-functional collaboration with Vehicle Engineering teams