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GNC Engineer
San Jose or Mountain View
$124k-$189k/yr HybridFull Time
Muon Space
Muon Space: Private aerospace designing, building, and operating satellite constellations for defense, civil, and commercial customers.
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
Denver or Long Beach
$115k-$290k/yr OnsiteFull Time
True Anomaly
True Anomaly: Delivering decisive capabilities for space superiority and security.
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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Principal GNC Engineer
Simi Valley, California, United States
$155k-$170k/yr OnsiteFull Time
ALTEN
ALTENEuronext Paris: ATE: Leader in engineering and technology consulting services.
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
Alameda, California, United States
$115k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Astra
Astra: Private space providing responsive orbital launch services and electric satellite propulsion for commercial and government customers.
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
Mojave, California, United States
$121k-$206k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Stratolaunch
Stratolaunch: Private aerospace designing, manufacturing, and operating reusable hypersonic systems for government and commercial customers.
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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Staff GNC Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$175k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer Aviation
Archer AviationNYSE: ACHR: Aerospace developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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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Founding Lead GNC Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$185k-$275k/yr HybridFull Time
Pillar Space
Pillar Space: Private space-hardware startup building reusable satellites as rentable orbital infrastructure for companies conducting microgravity manufacturing.
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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GNC Engineer - Remote
United States or El Segundo
$134k-$201k/yr RemoteFull Time
KBR
KBRNYSE: KBR: Provider of science, technology, and engineering solutions.
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
London or Sunnyvale or Washington, D.C. or San Diego or Fort Walton Beach or Ann Arbor or Stuttgart or Munich or Stockholm or Bengaluru or Seoul or Tokyo
$100k-$160k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Intuition
Applied Intuition: Providing digital infrastructure for physical AI and autonomy.
6+ YOEMaster's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field and 6+ years developing GNC software for autonomous systems, including C++, control systems, flight models, testing, and UAS navigation.
C++, PX4, Ardupilot, Docker, Linux, RHEL, Ubuntu, Python, DevOps, Containers, SIL, HIL, Bazel
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Senior GNC Engineer
Pleasanton, California, United States
$160k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Benchmark Space Systems
Benchmark Space Systems: Private U.S. aerospace manufacturer delivering chemical, electric, and hybrid propulsion systems for satellite operators.
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
SpaceXNasdaq: SPCX: Designing, manufacturing, and launching advanced rockets and spacecraft.
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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GNC Engineer (All Levels)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$130k-$225k/yr RemoteFull Time
Astrolab
Astrolab: Private American aerospace building commercial planetary rovers for human and commercial operations on the Moon and Mars.
3+ YOEBachelor's in STEM or equivalent,3+ years developing GNC systems,experience with Python and C++,knowledge of GNC testing,analysis,and algorithm development.
Python, C++
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Senior GNC Engineer
Playa Vista, California, United States
$160k-$205k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Outpost
Outpost: American aerospace building reusable orbital cargo vehicles and in-space manufacturing systems for government and commercial customers.
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: End-to-end space delivering launch services and spacecraft.
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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Principal GNC Engineer
Huntington Beach, California, United States
$240k-$280k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mach Industries
Mach Industries: Private defense manufacturer developing unmanned aerospace systems and production infrastructure for military customers.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree and typically 10+ years designing, implementing, testing, and fielding GNC systems for autonomous aircraft or comparable vehicles; MATLAB/Simulink and C or C++ proficiency required.
MATLAB, Simulink, C, C++, Git, PX4, ROS 2, CFD, GNSS/INS, DO-178C
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Senior GNC Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$160k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Vast
Vast: Developing commercial space stations for permanent human presence.
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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GNC Engineer (Senior/Principal)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$130k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Reflect Orbital
Reflect Orbital: U.S. space-technology building satellites with deployable mirrors to deliver sunlight on demand for energy and lighting.
8+ YOERequires 8+ years of GNC engineering experience, spacecraft or dynamically controlled vehicle expertise, flown subsystem ownership, state estimation, HITL validation, spacecraft operations, and Python, C++, and/or Rust fluency.
C++, Rust, Python, HITL
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GNC Engineer II
Long Beach, California, United States
$115k-$144k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNASDAQ: RKLB: End-to-end space delivering launch services and spacecraft.
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 Engineer (Reentry)
Playa Vista, California, United States
$139k-$199k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Inversion Space
Inversion Space: Privately held aerospace building autonomous reentry vehicles for defense, logistics, and rapid cargo delivery from orbit.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering (Aerospace/Mechanical/Robotics/Electrical) or equivalent, 5+ years developing and deploying flight GNC for high-speed vehicles, proficiency in MATLAB/Python/C++, 6DOF and Monte Carlo experience, ITAR eligibility required.
MATLAB, Python, C++, 6DOF, Monte Carlo, CFD, Software-in-the-Loop (SIL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL)
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GNC Engineer - All Levels
Culver City or Los Angeles
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Endeavor Optical Networks
Endeavor Optical Networks: Private space-technology startup building free-space laser satellite networks for dedicated intercontinental data transfer for enterprises.
Technical degree and broad GNC knowledge required, including attitude, orbit, ephemeris, and pointing. Requires programming for modeling, analysis, or testing; aerospace, lasercom, simulation, and estimation experience preferred.
Python, MATLAB, Simulink, STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, Basilisk, Kalman filtering
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