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28 gnc engineer jobs at 15 companies in Riverside, CA

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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
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
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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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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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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GNC Engineer, Modeling & Simulation
Huntington Beach, California, United States
$130k-$220k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mach Industries
Mach Industries: Designs and manufactures autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles for defense.
3+ YOEBachelor’s in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics; 3+ years in navigation or simulation; proficient in C++ and Python; experience with Git, Jira; familiarity with CI/CD.
C++, Python, Git, Jira, CI/CD
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Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$110k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
K2 Space
K2 Space: Develops high-power satellite platforms for heavy-lift launch vehicles.
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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Guidance, Navigation, & Control Engineer (GNC)
Jacksonville or Los Angeles or United States
$240k-$290k/yr HybridFull Time
Opto-Knowledge Systems
Opto-Knowledge Systems: Develops advanced sensing, imaging, and AI for defense.
8+ YOEBS required,8+ years developing estimation, tracking, GNC, or seeker algorithms; proficiency in nonlinear estimation, multi-modal sensor fusion, and real-time C++ for embedded systems.
C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, Unreal, Unity, CSG, AFSIM, FLITES, MODTRAN, DIRSIG, PX4, ArduPilot, Docker, NVIDIA, Qualcomm Snapdragon, FPGA
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GNC Systems Engineer w/TS/SCI Clearance (Onsite)
Pasadena, California, United States
$70-$85/hr OnsiteFull Time
Columbus Technologies and Services
Columbus Technologies and Services: Engineering and research and development services provider
6+ YOEBachelor’s or higher in engineering with extensive GNC experience; active TS/SCI clearance; 6+ years (or 4+ with Master’s, 2+ with PhD); strong teamwork and communication.
MATLAB/Simulink, GNC algorithms, flight software
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Navigation Engineer, GNC
Los Angeles, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Furientis
Furientis: Develops cost-effective, high-volume interceptor missile systems.
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
CHAOS Industries
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
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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Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer, Manuever Dominance - Rotorcraft
Costa Mesa, California, United States
$166k-$253k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries: Defense technology building autonomous military hardware and software.
2+ YOEBS in engineering; 2+ years GNC experience; strong control theory; flight dynamics; MATLAB/Simulink; travel up to 25%; eligible for Secret clearance
MATLAB, Simulink, GNC tools, 6-DOF simulation tools
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Principal/Sr Principal Software Engineer Guidance Navigation Control (GNC)
Los Angeles, California, United States
$114k-$213k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northrop Grumman
Northrop GrummanNYSE: NOC: Designs and manufactures advanced aerospace and defense systems.
5+ YOEBachelor's in STEM with 5+ years software development (or equivalent with advanced degree); experience with MATLAB/Simulink, C, Python, model-based engineering, INS/GPS Kalman filter design; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain Secret clearance required.
MATLAB, Simulink, C, Python, ClearCase, Git, ClearQuest, Jira, Model Based Engineering, DOORS, Polyspace, LDRA, VectorCast, MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429, RS-422, RTCA DO-178B, RTCA DO-178C
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Robotics Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
$100k-$125k/yr OnsiteFull Time
DZYNE Technologies
DZYNE Technologies: Developer and manufacturer of autonomous airborne defense systems.
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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Flight Systems Manager
Florida or Denver or Seattle or Los Angeles
$169k-$257k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Blue Origin: Develops reusable rockets and systems for human spaceflight.
10+ YOEBachelor's in relevant engineering, 10+ years aerospace experience, leadership of engineering teams, strong GNC/Avionics knowledge, ability to manage 6+ direct reports, TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain.
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