Principal Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GNC) Engineer
$140,000 - $220,000
Denver, Colorado
Onsite
We are working with an industry-leading company at the forefront of small satellite manufacturing and mission services. Their team designs, builds, and operates advanced spacecrafts that tackle some of space’s toughest challenges. With a track record of successful missions from low Earth orbit to interplanetary space, they collaborate with top-tier defense, commercial, and civil organizations, including NASA and the U.S. Air Force.
Be part of a dynamic environment where cutting-edge technology meets exploration, driving the future of space missions at a fraction of traditional costs!
Position Purpose
ThePrincipal GNC Engineerhas full GNC subsystem responsibility for multiple space missions, including all program phases from new business development through on-orbit operations. They will lead development of new and improved capabilities, features, and infrastructure of the GNC subsystem, occasionally leading a team of engineers.
Job Responsibilities
- Design, analyze, test, and deploy GNC subsystems for spacecrafts across various orbits
- Develop new GNC technologies to meet customer needs and strategic goals
- Lead engineering teams on specific GNC projects, ensuring on-time delivery and product enhancements
- Improve and implement GNC system architectures across product lines
- Lead the evolution of GNC processes, tools, and best practices
- Participate in all mission phases from design to on-orbit operations
- Provide mentorship to junior engineers (may involve personnel management)
Required Qualifications/Education
- BS in Engineering or related field with 10+ years of related experience
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, 6-DOF simulations, and GNC system design
- Experience with spacecraft GNC including testing, sensors, actuators, and autonomous vehicle controls
- Experience with C and Ruby languages
- Experience with model-based design and auto-coding
- Previous experience with orbital vehicles, especially small satellite GNC
- Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education
Benefits
- $140,000 - $220,000
- 100% company paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents
- 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
- Generous PTO and parental leave
