48 gnc engineer jobs at 22 companies in Ladera Ranch, CA
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GNC Engineer
Denver or Long Beach
$115k-$290k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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
Hawthorne, California, United States
$180k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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
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 (Starfall)
Hawthorne, California, United States
$125k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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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Principal GNC Engineer
Huntington Beach, California, United States
$240k-$280k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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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GNC Engineer II
Littleton or Long Beach
$115k-$144k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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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Senior GNC Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$160k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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 II
Long Beach, California, United States
$115k-$144k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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
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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GNC Engineer (Optical Systems)
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$125k-$155k/yr OnsiteFull Time
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 Engineer, Tracking
Gardena, California, United States
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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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Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$110k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
5+ YOESenior GNC engineer responsible for architecture, verification, and flight software for K2 satellites; strong background in control algorithms, simulations, and programming.
Python, Julia, C/C++, Matlab, 6-DOF simulation
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Navigation Engineer, GNC
Los Angeles, California, United States
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7+ YOE7+ years navigation/estimation experience, designed and flown an EKF, deep inertial/GNSS expertise, flight-grade C/C++ or Rust and Python (NumPy/SciPy), hardware-in-the-loop and sensor characterization experience, U.S. Person, on-site Los Angeles with monthly weekend travel.
C/C++, Rust, Python, NumPy, SciPy, Claude Code, Codex, HWIL, GNSS RF simulator, IMU, GNSS receiver
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GNC Software Engineer
Hawthorne or Los Angeles or Washington or San Francisco or London
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
10+ YOEBachelor's in CS/CE/Aerospace, 10+ years OOP software experience, guidance algorithm experience for UAS (ArduPilot), flight dynamics knowledge, embedded/Linux (STM32, NVIDIA Jetson, AMD/Xilinx, MicroBlaze), real-time HW interfaces, Agile, U.S. Person required.
Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN), ArduPilot, STM32, NVIDIA Jetson, AMD, Xilinx, MicroBlaze, VHDL, git, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, DevSecOps, CI/CD
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Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer - Level 4
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$142k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
8+ YOEBachelor's plus 8 years, master's plus 6, or PhD plus 4 years relevant experience; MATLAB/Simulink or C/C++; GNC modeling, simulation, analysis, and verification; clearance eligibility.
MATLAB, Simulink, C, C++
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GNC Systems Engineer w/TS/SCI Clearance
Pasadena, California, United States
$51-$84/hr OnsiteContract
6+ YOEActive TS/SCI clearance, degree in aerospace/electrical/mechanical or related field plus 2–6+ years relevant GNC experience, strong guidance/estimation/control background, precision pointing and team leadership, EM development and validation experience.
Matlab, Simulink
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Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer - Navigation and Estimation- Air Dominance & Strike
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$129k-$191k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOEBachelor's or master's degree in aerospace, electrical engineering, computer science, or related field; 3+ years of GNC experience; MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++; Top Secret eligibility required.
MATLAB, Simulink, C, C++, INS, GNSS, GPS, LiDAR
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Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) Internship - Spring 2027
El Segundo or Los Angeles or Washington or Huntsville
$33/hr OnsiteFull Time, Internship
1+ YOEActive enrollment in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program, previous GNC internship, aerospace fundamentals, and familiarity with C++ or Python and modern software development principles.
C++, Python, GMAT, POST2, MATLAB, Simulink
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Robotics Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$100k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
3+ YOE3+ years robotics/UAV experience, strong C++ and Python skills, GNC algorithm development, SIL/HIL testing, software configuration management, bachelor\u0002s degree required, able to obtain security clearance.
C++, Python, SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Altium, PX4, Ardupilot, Git, CI/CD
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Principal Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer
Rockville or Hawthorne
$175k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
15+ YOEB.S./M.S./Ph.D. in engineering, 15+ years GNC/ACS spacecraft experience, expertise in dynamics, estimation, control, thruster-based ACS, and flight integration; C++, Python, or MATLAB/Simulink experience.
C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, MAX FSW, MAX GDS
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