Senior GNC Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior GNC Engineer based in the United States.

This role provides the opportunity to contribute to advanced spacecraft development programs and help shape the future of space exploration. The Senior GNC Engineer will design, analyze, and verify Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems across the full spacecraft development lifecycle. Working on complex aerospace missions, this position combines systems engineering, simulation, software integration, and mission-focused problem solving. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and a passion for developing reliable space technologies. This position offers the chance to collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams on innovative satellite platforms and next-generation missions. With significant ownership and technical responsibility, the role is suited for engineers who enjoy solving challenging problems in a fast-moving environment. This is an impactful opportunity to contribute to projects that advance scientific discovery and space exploration.

Accountabilities:: The Senior GNC Engineer will support the complete lifecycle development of spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems, from early requirements definition through integration, testing, and operational support. This role requires strong technical ownership, collaboration across engineering disciplines, and the ability to solve complex aerospace challenges.

Design and implement Guidance, Navigation, and Control solutions for spacecraft missions and satellite platforms.

Develop and analyze GNC systems, including sensors, actuators, algorithms, flight software, and GNC electronics.

Support subsystem requirements development and ensure effective requirement flow-down across components and systems.

Apply Design for Cost, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Test principles throughout development activities.

Evaluate existing spacecraft architectures and identify opportunities for reuse, optimization, and improvement.

Lead or support multiple spacecraft, payload, satellite bus, and launch integration activities.

Participate in cross-functional engineering planning, coordination, and execution efforts.

Develop and maintain spacecraft simulation models to support performance analysis and mission requirements.

Support spacecraft product roadmap activities, including design improvements, cost targets, and future mission opportunities.

Contribute to spacecraft customization processes based on customer mission needs.

Perform system engineering activities required to build, maintain, and evolve spacecraft products.

Promote cost-effective engineering solutions through heritage platform reuse and manufacturing optimization.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience developing spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems, along with strong analytical, simulation, and software skills. This role requires a highly motivated engineer who can independently solve technical problems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or a related technical discipline required.

Master’s degree in STEM or a related technical field preferred.

8+ years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 6+ years with a master’s degree, in spacecraft GNC system analysis, design, and verification.

Minimum 5 years of experience performing spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control engineering activities.

Strong experience modeling, simulating, and analyzing spacecraft dynamics, sensors, actuators, and GNC algorithms.

Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and STK.

Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including SysML/UML, requirements management, architectures, interfaces, and trade studies.

Experience with software development, verification, and validation processes.

Experience with object-oriented programming languages such as C or C++.

Experience with scripting languages such as Python or TCL.

Strong problem-solving skills, technical ownership, and ability to work through complex engineering challenges.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills in multidisciplinary engineering environments.

U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits:

Opportunity to work on advanced spacecraft and aerospace technology programs.

Direct involvement in impactful missions supporting space exploration and innovation.

Collaborative environment with experienced aerospace engineers and technical leaders.

Opportunity to contribute across the full product development lifecycle, from requirements through testing and delivery.

Exposure to challenging engineering problems across satellite systems, simulations, and mission operations.

Professional growth opportunities through work on cutting-edge aerospace projects.

Flexible and collaborative culture within a smaller engineering-focused organization.

Opportunity to support programs across government, commercial, and research space sectors.

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