Job Summary
The GNC Engineer will develop and evaluate guidance, navigation, control, and perception capabilities for autonomous deep-space missions. The role combines algorithm development with spacecraft dynamics modeling and flight software validation, helping ensure mission systems perform reliably in demanding space environments. This position is based onsite in Seal Beach, California.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test advanced guidance, navigation, control, and perception algorithms for autonomous deep-space applications.
- Develop six-degree-of-freedom (6-DOF) dynamics simulation models to support analysis and system evaluation.
- Contribute to flight software validation by planning and carrying out rigorous testing.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
- Relevant experience in aerospace or space guidance, navigation, and control (GNC).
- Strong proficiency in dynamics, linear algebra, and spacecraft control systems.
- Ability to work onsite in Seal Beach, California.
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