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Senior GNC Engineer: Spacecraft Attitude & Control

vardaspace

Varda is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to own the full life cycle of guidance, navigation, and control development—from design to hardware-in-the-loop tests and flight validation—based in El Segundo, CA. You will perform simulations, Monte Carlo analyses, and work with an in-house aerospace framework to support end-to-end mission operations. Strong C++/Python skills and a solid background in orbital mechanics are required. #J-18808-Ljbffr vardaspace

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