CareerPlan

Senior Guidance Nav & Control Engineer (Navigation Sys/Inertial Sensor)

USA - El Segundo, CAFull-time$153k–$207k2026-11-02 → 2026-11-10
On-siteNo visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Develop system architecture, requirements definition, design, analysis, verification, validation, and integration for spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) systems.

Role type

Senior IC spacecraft GNC systems engineer

Builds

Spacecraft flight systems and GNC solutions

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems / Control Theory

Required skills

spacecraft GNC, ACS, flight dynamics, systems engineering, control theory, requirements allocation, trade studies, Python/C++/Java, hardware-in-the-loop testing

Preferred skills

end-to-end GNC ownership, model-based verification, real-time onboard optimization, mission operations support, team mentorship

Technologies

Python, C++, Java, HIL, automated test benches

Responsibilities

Develop system architecture solutions, plan and lead high NRE projects, resolve technical issues to ensure flight readiness, perform trade studies, assist with performance optimization analyses, teach and mentor other engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship