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GNC Engineer
San Jose or Mountain View
$124k-$189k/yr HybridFull Time
Muon Space
Muon Space: Designs, builds, and operates low Earth orbit satellite constellations.
2+ YOEPhD or Master’s in mechanical or aerospace engineering with 2+ years in GNC, or extensive hands-on GNC experience; strong C++, control theory, and ADCS/GNC knowledge; Python/Julia/MATLAB skills.
C++, Python, Julia, MATLAB
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GNC Engineer
Alameda, California, United States
$115k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Astra
Astra: Manufacturer of orbital launch vehicles and satellite propulsion systems.
3+ YOE3+ years aerospace GNC experience, advanced degree preferred, experience with Matlab/Simulink and C++ or Python, controller development and simulation, strong communication and technical leadership.
Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python
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GNC Engineer
Denver or Long Beach
$115k-$290k/yr OnsiteFull Time
True Anomaly
True Anomaly: Develops autonomous spacecraft and software for space security missions.
5+ YOEBachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or physics field, 5+ years of aerospace and defense GNC experience, C++ or Python proficiency, and ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
C++, Python, MISSILE DATCOM, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760
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GNC Engineer
San Leandro, California, United States
$140k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Grid Aero
Grid Aero: A builder of autonomous aviation systems for defense and commercial applications, focused on execution, reliability, and growth.
5+ YOE5+ years GNC algorithm development for fixed-wing aircraft; MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python; flight testing experience; familiarity with adaptive and data-driven control is a plus.
MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, Python
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Principal GNC Engineer
Hawthorne, California, United States
$180k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Venturi Astrolab
Venturi Astrolab: Designs and builds robotic rovers for Moon and Mars exploration.
10+ YOE10+ years developing GNC, perception, and autonomy for space or autonomous vehicles; hands-on C++ GNC development; team leadership; sensor integration, localization, terrain-relative navigation, testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and embedded implementation.
C++, MATLAB/Simulink
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Principal GNC Engineer
Simi Valley, California, United States
$155k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ALTEN
ALTENEuronext Paris: ATE: Provides engineering and technology consulting services to industrial clients.
15+ YOEMaster's/PhD in engineering, U.S. citizenship and DoD Secret clearance, 15+ years GNC experience in missile/aerospace systems, GNC algorithm development, software integration, testing, Agile/Waterfall experience, MS Office proficiency.
MS Office
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GNC Engineer
Mojave, California, United States
$121k-$206k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Provides air-launched hypersonic testbeds for high-speed flight testing.
5+ YOEDesigning and evaluating GNC algorithms, developing hypersonic plant models and tools, documenting designs, performing analyses, and supporting integration and test; flight dynamics knowledge and ability to obtain security clearance required.
MATLAB, Simulink, Git, Bitbucket, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
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Founding Lead GNC Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$185k-$275k/yr HybridFull Time
Pillar Space
Pillar Space: Building high-stakes, flight-grade autonomous space hardware systems.
8+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 8+ years GNC or related experience, demonstrated leadership, proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and a production language (C/C++/Python/Rust), experience with GNC simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
MATLAB/Simulink, C, C++, Python, Rust, STK, GMAT, Basilisk, Trick, Monte, FreeFlyer
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Senior GNC Engineer
Moorpark, California, United States
$150k-$164k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Quantum-Systems
Quantum-Systems: Develops and manufactures autonomous AI-powered unmanned aerial systems.
5+ YOESenior GNC Engineer with 5+ years in drone flight dynamics, control, state estimation; lead GNC algorithms; U.S. citizen; potential security clearance; Moorpark office commute.
MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C/C++, PX4, ArduPilot, ROS/ROS2, Gazebo, PX4 SITL, MATLAB/Simulink, SITL
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Staff GNC Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$175k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
6+ YOEExperience in vehicle dynamics and control theory; BS (9+ yrs) or MS (6+ yrs) in relevant engineering; proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink; experience verifying GNC systems preferred.
MATLAB, Simulink
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Senior GNC Engineer
Playa Vista, California, United States
$160k-$205k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Outpost Space
Outpost Space: Building reusable spacecraft for precision Earth return and logistics.
5+ YOE5+ years GNC or controls experience (3+ with advanced degree), proficiency in C++ and Python, experience with EKF/LQR and hardware-in-the-loop testing, strong dynamics and control background.
C++, Python, Git, Jira, CI Pipeline, Matlab, GNSS, IMU
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GNC Engineer II
Littleton or Long Beach
$115k-$144k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree and 2+ years GNC experience, orbital mechanics and trajectory optimization knowledge, real-time control/estimation algorithm development, ability to obtain Secret clearance.
git, Python, MATLAB, SciPy, C, C++, ASTOS
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GNC Engineer - Remote
United States or El Segundo
$134k-$201k/yr RemoteFull Time
KBR
KBRNYSE: KBR: Provides engineering, technology, and professional services for global markets.
10+ YOEBachelor's in engineering and 10+ years experience in GNC, orbital mechanics, control systems, flight software and real-time operations; U.S. citizenship required; TS/SCI clearance preferred.
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Senior GNC Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$160k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vast
Vast: Develops and operates commercial artificial-gravity space stations.
6+ YOEBachelor's in a related technical field, 6+ years GNC/ADCS experience, CMG/reactive actuator and 6DOF simulation expertise, HITL test experience, strong dynamics/control and customer engagement skills.
GTsim, HITL
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Senior GNC Engineer
Playa Vista, California, United States
$139k-$199k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Inversion Space
Inversion Space: Building autonomous re-entry vehicles for global space-to-Earth cargo delivery.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering or related field; 5+ years GNC experience; strong controls and estimation knowledge; MATLAB/Python/C++ skills; effective communicator; startup-ready; on-site in Playa Vista, CA
MATLAB, Python, C++, Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, state estimation, modeling and simulation
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Senior GNC Engineer
Pleasanton, California, United States
$160k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Benchmark Space Systems
Benchmark Space Systems: Manufacturer of propulsion systems for small satellites.
5+ YOEBachelor's in relevant engineering/physics,5+ years GNC experience on space vehicles,proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink,experience with HIL validation,control theory,orbital/mechanics knowledge and ability to implement and test flight software.
MATLAB, Simulink, C, Rust, GMAT, STK, FreeFlyer, cFS, F'
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GNC Engineer (Starfall)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
1+ YOEBachelor's in CS/aerospace/physics/engineering,1+ years C++ or Python software development experience,knowledge of orbital mechanics/GNC preferred,ability to work extended hours;must meet U.S. ITAR eligibility.
C++, Python
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Senior GNC Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$170k-$215k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Astro Mechanica
Astro Mechanica: Building turboelectric jet engines for supersonic aircraft.
5+ YOE5+ years of GNC development experience in aerospace/autonomous vehicles; Master’s or PhD in robotics, aerospace, or electrical engineering; strong modeling, simulation, and software skills; proficient in Rust, C++, Python; capable of cross-disciplinary collaboration and mentoring.
Rust, C++, Python, Software development practices, Dynamics modeling and simulation
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GNC Engineer II
Long Beach, California, United States
$115k-$144k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: Designs and builds launch vehicles and satellite systems.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree and 2+ years GNC/ADCS experience, orbital mechanics and trajectory optimization, real-time control/estimation algorithm development, ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance; Python, MATLAB/SciPy, C/C++ and git experience preferred.
git, Python, MATLAB, SciPy, C/C++, ASTOS
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Senior GNC Simulation Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$148k-$204k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Relativity Space
Relativity Space: Designing and manufacturing 3D-printed rockets and launch vehicles.
5+ YOEDesign and develop 6DOF GNC simulations, implement solvers, integrate subsystem models, and contribute to HITL testing in a startup aerospace environment.
C++, Rust, Python, Software simulation
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