Principal Spacecraft GNC Architect—Autonomy & Precision
Quantum Space
Quantum Space is seeking a Principal Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to serve as the technical authority for the GNC subsystem across multiple spacecraft programs. You will lead architecture, design, integration, and verification from concept through flight operations, partnering with systems engineering and software teams. The role requires deep expertise in rigid-body dynamics, state estimation, and control law development for high-ΔV maneuvers, with hands-on experience in #J-18808-Ljbffr Quantum Space
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