Autonomy-Driven GNC/ADCS Engineer
$125k - $175kUnited States Digital Space LLC
United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a GNC Engineer for their Hawthorne, California location. This role involves designing and implementing satellite guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) software to support critical government missions. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related field and have strong software development expertise in C++, Python, and/or MATLAB/Simulink. The position offers a competitive salary range between $125,000 and $175,000 depending on experience and active security clearance, along with comprehensive benefits including medical coverage, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr United States Digital Space LLC
$150.88k - $204.13k
...nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage. As a Senior GNC Engineer at Hermeus, you will help develop and deploy the flight control, navigation, and autonomy systems that enable our aircraft to fly safely and perform reliably in demanding...SuggestedWeekly payPermanent employmentWork at office$110k - $200k
...new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize... ...space startup, we'd love for you to apply. The Role As a GNC engineer, you will be a core driver of the GNC architecture for...SuggestedPermanent employmentFlexible hoursShift work$114k - $171k
...making history. Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Principal or Sr. Principal Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to join our Advanced GNC team in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA. Essential Functions Design, develop, implement, verify...SuggestedRemote workRelocation packageShift work$125k - $150k
...possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. GNC ENGINEER, BEAM PLANNING (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages the company’s... ...or direction Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding startup atmosphere Excellent communication...SuggestedPermanent employmentTemporary workWeekend work$100k - $160k
...endurance stratospheric aircraft Own the GNC stack end to end: modeling, simulation,... ...with avionics, sensors, propulsion, and autonomy software Debug and iterate rapidly... ...massive responsibility # High signal (engineering) to noise (management) culture # Dream...SuggestedWork experience placementDay shift$130k - $180k
...Job Description Job Description Founding GNC Engineer - Build and own guidance systems for next-generation space intercept platforms El Segundo, CA | On-site Opportunity Summary Join a venture-backed defense technology startup building autonomous systems...$20 - $40 per hour
...You'll Do: As an Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Intern, you will support Engineering to help design and build prototypes for Space Kinetic's... ...It Takes: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace Currently pursuing a degree...Permanent employmentFull timeInternshipFlexible hours$165k - $215k
...You'll Do: The Principal Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer will lead the GNC subsystem development life cycle of Space Kinetic... ...is unique, and so is the team we're building. If you're driven to succeed in this role, even if your background doesn't fully...Permanent employmentFor subcontractorFlexible hours$150k - $200k
Rainmaker Technology Corporation in El Segundo, California, seeks a seasoned Software Engineer to contribute to their drone autonomy software stack. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience working with PX4/ArduPilot systems and is proficient in Rust alongside...- United States Digital Space LLC in Hawthorne is looking for a Site Reliability Engineer to operate and scale mission-critical GNC products. This role includes collaborating with various teams, deploying infrastructure, and optimizing performance while having a significant...
- ...Description Description As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Impulse for our Avionics Team, you... ...with electrical, propulsion, GNC, and structural engineering teams to architect... ...be someone who is uniquely creative, self-driven, and is able to lead his or her own projects...Permanent employmentFull time
$160k - $200k
...are seeking an experienced and technically driven Software Systems Engineer III to lead the development of spacecraft... ...with flight software, ground software, autonomy, mission operations, guidance, navigation and control (GNC), communications, and spacecraft subsystem...Permanent employmentFull timeWork experience placement- ...and difficult technical constraints and turn them into dependable, production-ready autonomy systems. We value rigorous engineering without unnecessary process. Decisions should be driven by physics, test data, and product outcomes—not inherited convention or...Full timeLocal area
$100k - $150k
...battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on... ...warfighters in months, not years. What you will be doing As an Autonomy Simulation Engineer, you will own the internal simulation stack...Work experience placementNight shift$105k - $135k
Impulsespace is looking for an Antenna Engineer (Automation) in Redondo Beach, California. In this role, you will drive the characterization and verification of next-gen antenna products, design KPI frameworks, and collaborate with engineers across functions. Candidates...$105k - $135k
Impulsespace in Redondo Beach is looking for an Antenna Engineer (Automation) to drive characterization and verification of next-generation antenna products. You'll design performance metrics and automate data collection processes using scripting. This full-time role requires...Full time$129k - $177k
...means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level... ...: As a Senior Avionics Mechanical Engineer, you will own the design, development, and... .... This is a hands-on role for a self-driven engineer who thrives in a fast-paced,...$120k - $145k
...on Mars. As a guidance, navigation, and control mission design engineer, you will be responsible for designing and implementing physics-... ...requirements Develop 6-DOF dynamics simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation Develop physics-based models for...Permanent employmentTemporary workImmediate startWeekend work$125k - $155k
Impulse Space is looking for a GNC Engineer in Redondo Beach, California. In this role, you will be responsible for implementing GNC systems and developing algorithms for spacecraft. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 2+ years of GNC design experience...$150.88k - $204.13k
An aerospace technology company in Los Angeles is seeking a Navigation and System Integration GNC Engineer to oversee the integration, validation, and testing of Navigation systems for advanced aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering...- A leading aerospace company is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Mission Design Engineer to engage in the development of complex simulation software for space missions. Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering or physics and have experience with...
- ...this problem for the US and its allies. About the Team The GNC team writes the guidance algorithms, navigation solution, and autopilot... ...We're Hiring For ~ B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or related. M.S. or Ph.D. preferred....Remote workWeekend work
$125k - $155k
Impulse Space is seeking a GNC Engineer (Optical Systems) in Redondo Beach, California. This role involves owning technical contributions to star trackers and optical navigation systems. Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, plus experience with image...$180k - $260k
Principal Embedded Software Engineer (Actuators & Control Systems) Department: Software Employment... ...vector control actuators, and motor-driven devices such as reaction wheels and... ...collaborate with propulsion, avionics, and GNC teams to design high-performance, fault-tolerant...Permanent employmentFull time- ...Job Description Job Description Mechanical Engineer - Mission Critical Our Mechanical Engineering team is looking to add an experienced... ...Environment We embrace a hybrid model that promotes both autonomy and collaboration, including the freedom to work from home,...Work at officeWork from homeFlexible hours
$110k - $150k
...Job Description Job Description Mechanical Engineer - Space-Based Interceptor Systems El Segundo, California | On-site Opportunity... .... Our team includes engineers from aerospace, propulsion, autonomy, and defense backgrounds focused on building highly capable...$139k - $199k
...space-based defense and logistics. What You'll Do As a Senior GNC Engineer at Inversion, you will report directly to the Senior Manager... ...through extreme aerothermal environments. Operating with high autonomy, you will build 6DOF simulation capabilities, evaluate control...Permanent employmentFull timeWork at office$30 per hour
...definitive edge and deter future conflicts. Fall 2026 Mechanical Engineering Co-Op Join us for a dynamic, hands-on experience developing... ...Why Castelion? At Castelion, you'll be part of a mission-driven company where every project matters. Our interns don't just...Hourly payPermanent employmentTemporary workInternshipLocal areaImmediate startRelocation- ...Labs, based in San Francisco, is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to design and build scalable infrastructure for AI-powered... ...systems, and strong communication skills. TRM offers a mission-driven work environment focused on building a safer financial system....
- ...Principal Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer is responsible for leading GNC... ...simulation product Development of spacecraft autonomy tools for constellation management GNC... ...12+ years of industry experience in GNC/ADCS, advanced degrees preferred 5+ years of...Work at office
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