Job Description

GNC Software Engineer – Shape the Future of Spaceflight

On-site in Irvine, California

Up to $160,000

Join a cutting-edge space company developing the next generation of autonomous spacecraft! We’re looking for a talented GNC Software Engineer to design and implement advanced guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for orbital operations. If you’re passionate about spacecraft autonomy, mission planning, and pushing the boundaries of orbital mechanics, this is your chance to make an impact!

What You’ll Do :

• Design and implement GNC algorithms for spacecraft trajectory optimization and attitude control.
• Develop high-performance mission planning tools incorporating orbital dynamics and propulsion constraints.
• Build and validate robust software for real-time flight applications.
• Collaborate with mission operations to analyze flight data and enhance system performance.
• Work with state-of-the-art simulation environments and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

What We’re Looking For :

• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC systems or related areas.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Rust for numerical algorithm development.
• Strong foundation in orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, and control theory.
• Ability to obtain a Secret or TS/SCI clearance. Bonus Points: Experience with Kalman filters, trajectory optimization, or astrodynamics libraries (SPICE, Orekit, Astropy, etc.).
• Background in real-time embedded systems or flight software development.
• Strong coding practices (CI/CD, automated testing, version control).

Be part of the future of space exploration. Apply now!

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