362 gnc engineer jobs at 117 companies in United States

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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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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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Senior GNC Engineer
Seattle, Washington, United States
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Cowboy Space
Cowboy Space: Building satellite-based orbital infrastructure for AI data centers.
5+ YOESenior GNC engineer with 5+ years in GNC/controls, strong dynamics/control theory, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and flight software or simulations.
MATLAB/Simulink, Python
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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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GNC Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
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Poseidon Aerospace
Poseidon Aerospace: Develops and operates unmanned aircraft for commercial logistics and defense missions.
Ownership of GNC systems; build sims; implement flight control/navigation on high-performance aircraft; 6-DOF HITL verification; strong problem solving; C++/Python/Simulink.
C++, Python, Simulink, 6-DOF simulation, Hardware-in-the-loop
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GNC Engineer
El Segundo or Mojave or United States
$100k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Icarus
Icarus: Builds solar-powered aircraft for stratospheric intelligence and connectivity.
1+ YOE1+ years working on real GNC systems; strong fundamentals in dynamics, controls, estimation; familiarity with EKF/UKF and sensor fusion; experience designing/tuning controllers and validating with flight/test data.
EKF, UKF, Hardware-in-the-loop
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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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GNC Engineer II
Texas, United States
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Firefly Aerospace
Firefly AerospaceNASDAQ: FLY: Provides end-to-end space transportation and lunar landing services.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering or related field, 2+ years GNC or related aerospace experience, proficiency in Python and C++, familiarity with simulation, version control, and strong communication skills.
Python, C++, Git, Linux
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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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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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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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GNC Engineer
Seattle, Washington, United States
$166k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
8+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field, 8+ years in GNC/localization or state estimation, deep expertise in Kalman filters, vision-based navigation, sensor fusion, C++/Python proficiency, HIL/simulation experience, eligible for U.S. Secret clearance.
C++, Python, Git, CI/CD, Lattice OS, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
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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
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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Senior GNC Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$150k-$213k/yr HybridFull Time
Turion Space
Turion Space: Builds spacecraft for orbital debris removal and satellite servicing.
1+ YOEGraduate degree or BS in engineering with 1–4 years experience; proficiency in C++, Python, or MATLAB; technical competency in GNC, sensors, modeling & simulation; ability to obtain U.S. security clearance.
C++, Python, MATLAB
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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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GNC Engineer (Starlink)
Redmond or Sunnyvale
$135k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
Bachelor's in CS, aerospace, physics, or engineering; software development experience in C++ or Python; ability to develop production GNC algorithms, participate in design/code reviews, analyze large data sets, and support on-call operations.
C++, Python
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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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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 (Aerospace Engineer)
Dahlgren, Virginia, United States
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JRC Integrated Systems
JRC Integrated Systems: Provides engineering and technology solutions for national defense missions.
4+ YOEBachelor's in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or physics; 4+ years GNC/missile guidance; MATLAB/Simulink; Python or C/C++; DoD Secret clearance; 6-DOF modeling; sensor fusion.
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++