GNC Engineer
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We’re partnering with one of the most forward-leaning space technology companies in the national security ecosystem, an organization building a disruptive platform poised to change how the U.S. deploys and manages assets on orbit.
This team is small, elite, and moving fast. And they’re looking for a GNC Engineer who wants more than a job, they want ownership, impact, and the opportunity to architect a system that will fly.
As the GNC Lead, you won’t inherit a legacy system. You’ll define one.
You will shape the GNC architecture, design flight algorithms, manage subsystem requirements, and drive hardware/software integration from the earliest concepts through orbit. Your work will directly influence mission performance across an entirely new category of space systems, where precision, agility, and reliability determine real-world outcomes.
This is the rare chance to build something first-of-its-kind with a leadership team that actually values innovation and gives engineers the authority to make it happen.
What You’ll Lead
- Architect the entire GNC subsystem for next-gen space platforms
- Own pointing budgets, alignments, and subsystem-level requirements
- Design and implement flight-ready algorithms for embedded software
- Build ground-based tools for constellation monitoring and operations
- Support hardware-in-the-loop testing in advanced system testbeds
You’ll collaborate daily with exceptional engineers who care deeply about both mission success and technical excellence.
What You Bring
- 5+ years of GNC experience in spacecraft, satellite, or comparable aerospace platforms
- Strong modeling and simulation background
- Experience with multi-sensor attitude determination
- Hands-on flight software development and testing
- End-to-end lifecycle experience, from concept to on-orbit support
What’s In It for You
- Equity in a rapidly scaling space company
- Competitive compensation and bonus structure
- Generous PTO and holiday schedule
- Wellness and commuter benefits
- The opportunity to influence a program with national-level significance
If this sounds of interest, please apply today!
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