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97 gnc engineer jobs at 32 companies in Compton, CA

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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.
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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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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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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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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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GNC Engineer, Missile Defense
Denver or Long Beach
$130k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
True Anomaly
True Anomaly: Develops autonomous spacecraft and software for space security missions.
5+ YOEDesign, develop, and validate GNC systems and flight software for missile defense; strong C++/Python; TS/SCI clearance.
C++, Python, Embedded Software, Sensor Fusion, Kalman Filter, Flight Software, Real-time Control
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Senior GNC Engineer - Flight Controls & Autonomy
Los Angeles, California, United States
$151k-$204k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Hermeus
Hermeus: Develops high-speed and hypersonic aircraft for defense and transportation.
5+ YOESenior GNC engineer with 5+ years in flight controls, autonomy, and estimation; strong dynamics, modeling, and MATLAB/Simulink proficiency.
MATLAB, Simulink, Python, C++
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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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Spacecraft GNC Engineer II
Long Beach, California, United States
$115k-$140k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
2+ YOEBS in related field; 2+ years GNC/ADCS; US citizenship; aerospace experience; eligible for DoD Secret security clearance.
Jira, Flight Software, IMU, Reaction Wheels, Star Trackers, Gyroscopes
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GNC Engineer II
Moorpark, California, United States
$82k-$116k/yr OnsiteFull Time
AeroVironment
AeroVironmentNASDAQ: AVAV: Designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft and tactical missile systems.
3+ YOEBachelor's in engineering (or equivalent), 3+ years relevant experience (or MS in lieu), hands-on GN&C/flight-test experience, knowledge of autopilot/flight control systems, and ability to travel up to 20%. U.S. person required for ITAR roles.
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GNC Engineer (Optical Systems)
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$125k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Developing in-space transportation services and orbital transfer vehicles.
2+ YOEBachelor's in engineering, 2+ years in image processing and optical analysis, proficiency in MATLAB and C++, experience with camera systems, sensor noise modeling, photometric calibration, and attitude determination.
MATLAB, C++
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GNC Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo For Government
El Segundo or Northridge
$129k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Amazon
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Global online retail and cloud computing technology provider.
3+ YOEBachelor's in STEM,3+ years GNC experience,knowledge of dynamics, estimation, astrodynamics, optimization, HIL testing, systems engineering lifecycle, and ability to obtain U.S. TS/SCI clearance.
C/C++, Rust, Python, MATLAB
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GNC Engineer, Beam Planning (Starshield)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
Bachelor’s in aerospace or computer science/engineering; software development experience in C++ or Python.
C++, Python, GNC, Software Development
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GNC Engineer - Pointing/Acquisition/Tracking
Culver City, California, United States
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Stealth Space Startup
Stealth Space Startup: Building a space-based network for enterprise data transport.
Experienced in closed-loop pointing, acquisition, and tracking for moving space targets; fast fine-steering/line-of-sight control, acquisition strategy, modeling with Python or MATLAB, and hands-on lab experience.
Python, MATLAB, FPGA
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Principal GNC Engineer - Autonomy Algorithm Developer
El Segundo, California, United States
$114k-$171k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Develops and manufactures advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems.
5+ YOESTEM degree with relevant experience (BSc+5, MSc+3, PhD+1), working knowledge of fixed-wing flight dynamics, control design, non-linear simulation, autopilot/outer-loop concepts, MATLAB/Simulink experience, ability to obtain US Secret clearance.
MATLAB, Simulink, Simulink Stateflow, C/C++, Python, Java
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GNC Engineer, Tracking
Gardena, California, United States
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Singularity Defense
Singularity Defense: Develops low-cost autonomous missile and air defense systems.
Develop real-time tracking, state estimation, and sensor fusion for embedded autonomous systems; strong C++ on Linux; experience with EKF/UKF/particle filters; NVIDIA Jetson experience.
C++, Linux, Kalman Filters, Sensor Fusion, TensorRT, OpenCV, PyTorch, CUDA, Jetson, ROS2, DeepStream, Lightweight etc
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