Guidance Navigation & Control Engineers (Senior or Principal)
Core
Design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) algorithms for spacecraft, including developing high-fidelity simulations and flight software for autonomous space missions.
Role type
Senior/Principal Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer (Spacecraft)
Builds
GN&C algorithms, 6-DOF dynamics simulations, flight software, and autonomy tools for on-orbit operations
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Control Theory
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Spacecraft engineering, MATLAB/Simulink, GN&C algorithm design, C/C++ programming, Astrodynamics, Flight mechanics, 6-DOF dynamics simulation, State estimation, Sensor fusion, Classical and modern control theory, Nonlinear control design, Flight test support
Preferred skills
Spacecraft operations, Space environment effects, Model-based development, Leadership, Mentoring
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++
Responsibilities
Design and verify GN&C algorithms; Develop and maintain 6-DOF dynamics simulations; Implement and validate GN&C flight software; Apply astrodynamics to mission design and trajectory optimization; Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws; Support troubleshooting of operational anomalies; Produce concepts of operations and test procedures; Lead engineering project teams and mentor engineers
Seniority
Senior (14+ years) / Principal (20+ years), hands-on IC with leadership
