RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own all aspects of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system development for missile systems, including architecture definition, algorithm design, verification, hardware integration, flight test support, and operational deployment.
• Design, test, and validate GNC flight software and embedded algorithms for missiles operating across multiple flight regimes and environmental conditions.
• Develop and maintain navigation and state estimation algorithms, including sensor fusion frameworks (e.g., EKF, UKF, particle filters) integrating IMU, GPS/INS, seeker data, and other sensor modalities to provide high-rate, high-accuracy state estimates throughout the engagement timeline.
• Develop guidance laws (proportional navigation, augmented PN, optimal guidance) and autopilot designs; implement them in flight software; verify performance and robustness through high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and flight test correlation.
• Design, implement, and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments capturing aerodynamics, propulsion, atmospheric effects, target dynamics, sensor models, and actuator dynamics for SIL, HIL, and mission analysis across the full flight envelope.
• Utilize frequency-domain and time-domain control analysis techniques to ensure stability margins.
• Develop terminal guidance algorithms for intercept of maneuvering targets, including target tracking, aimpoint selection, miss distance prediction, time-to-go estimation, and endgame steering logic.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related field
• 5+ years of relevant GNC engineering experience in the aerospace and defense industry, preferably with tactical missile systems, interceptors, or guided munitions
• Coursework or project experience in flight dynamics, aerodynamics, control systems, and state estimation
• Strong understanding of physics, rigid body dynamics, intercept geometry, proportional navigation, and real-time software development principles
• Experience with C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, numerical methods, real-time control, or simulation
• Familiarity with missile GNC concepts including guidance laws, autopilot design, sensor fusion, inertial navigation, seeker operation, and aerodynamic/thrust vector control
• Exposure to filtering and estimation methods (e.g., Kalman filters, complementary filters, INS/GPS integration) through internships, coursework, or projects
• Ability to build, test, and debug flight software, real-time control systems, and simulation tools
• Strong analytical skills with emphasis on dynamics, controls, and numerical methods; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex technical problems and drive solutions from concept through flight test
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI US government security clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree or PhD in aerospace engineering, control systems, or equivalent discipline
• Experience with terminal guidance algorithms, proportional navigation variants, optimal guidance theory, or modern guidance techniques
• Experience developing autopilot designs for agile missiles including gain scheduling, adaptive control, or nonlinear control methods
• Experience with INS/GPS integration, sensor calibration, alignment algorithms, and error budget analysis
• Experience with aerodynamic modeling, CFD correlation to flight data, or aeroservoelastic analysis
• Experience developing and executing hardware-in-the-loop test campaigns with flight representative GNC hardware
• Flight test experience including test planning, instrumentation selection, telemetry analysis, and flight data reconstruction
• Experience with intercept kinematics, target tracking, miss distance analysis, and covariance propagation
• Experience performing line-of-sight stability analysis including jitter, noise rejection, and seeker tracking performance
• Hands-on experience with GNC hardware integration, sensor characterization, and actuator calibration
• Familiarity with missile-specific tools and standards (e.g., MISSILE DATCOM, MIL-STD-1553, MIL-STD-1760)
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $115,000 - $290,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is an onsite position, Successful candidates will be located near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA 
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

#LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and optimize orbital maintenance strategies for large satellite constellations, including station-keeping, collision avoidance, and end-of-life disposal planning
• Perform comprehensive pre-launch mission analysis including constellation design, launch window analysis, orbit determination accuracy assessments
• Develop and validate rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) maneuver plans for spacecraft inspection, servicing, and close-approach scenarios
• Build and maintain high-fidelity astrodynamics simulation environments incorporating perturbation models, thrust profiles, and operational constraints
• Lead mission design reviews and provide technical guidance to operations teams during critical mission phases
• Develop automated tools and workflows for constellation management and maneuver planning at scale
• Interface with external partners, launch providers, and government agencies on mission coordination and orbital safety

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of professional experience in astrodynamics, flight dynamics, or spacecraft operations
• Deep understanding of orbital mechanics, including perturbation theory, trajectory optimization, and numerical integration methods
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, TypeScript or similar languages for mission analysis tools
• Experience with orbit determination techniques and filter implementation (EKF, UKF, BLS)
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects from concept through operational implementation

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Direct experience with constellation operations management involving 10+ spacecrafts
• Hands-on experience planning or executing proximity operations, including station-keeping within formations
• Familiarity with space surveillance data sources (JSpOC/18 SPCS, commercial SSA providers) and conjunction assessment processes
• Experience with high-performance computing and parallelization for large-scale astrodynamics calculations
• Skilled at developing heuristics and approximation strategies to keep astrodynamics solvers tractable at operational timescales
• Knowledge of space situational awareness (SSA) and space domain awareness (SDA) mission concepts
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
• Publications or conference presentations in orbital mechanics or mission design

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $85,000 - $260,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is an fully onsite role. Candidates must be based in or able to commute to our Denver or Long Beach office daily.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.#LI-Onsite 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end development of spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems, including architecture definition, algorithm design, software implementation, hardware integration, verification, and flight operations
• Design, test, and validate GNC flight software for spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and cislunar environments
• Develop advanced attitude and orbit determination algorithms, including sensor fusion, state estimation, covariance analysis, and Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF/batch)
• Design control laws for attitude control, orbit control, maneuver execution, and closed-loop guidance, ensuring required performance and robustness under uncertainties
• Lead creation and improvement of high-fidelity 6-DOF simulations, sensor/actuator models, disturbance environments, Monte Carlo pipelines, and SIL/HIL integration
• Conduct system-level GNC trade studies and develop recommendations for hardware such as reaction wheels, torque rods, thrusters, star trackers, IMUs, GNSS units, and optical navigation sensors
• Define GNC subsystem requirements, interfaces, calibration procedures, verification/validation plans, and support design reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR)
• Work cross-functionally with avionics, software, propulsion, mechanisms, mission operations, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of GNC functionality
• Support on-orbit commissioning, calibration, maneuver planning, fault investigation, and anomaly resolution
• Mentor junior engineers, lead design/code reviews, and help establish GNC best practices, tools, and development standards 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
• 15+ years of hands-on experience developing and fielding spacecraft GNC systems
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, including software development, numerical methods, and algorithm implementation
• Deep understanding of spacecraft attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, environmental perturbations, and actuator/sensor physics
• Significant experience with estimation and filtering (EKF, UKF, batch least squares), sensor fusion, covariance analysis, and navigation performance assessment
• Experience designing control laws and performing stability, robustness, and frequency-domain analysis
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex high-fidelity simulations and Monte Carlo frameworks
• Experience testing and integrating GNC algorithms with flight hardware, including star trackers, IMUs, reaction wheels, GN&C avionics, and propulsion components
• Experience defining subsystem requirements, verification plans, and participating in formal design reviews
• Ability to lead cross-disciplinary technical efforts and deliver results with minimal direction
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience developing GNC systems for proximity operations, formation flying, optical navigation, autonomous maneuvering, or precision pointing missions
• Expertise with FDIR related to GNC components, including failure detection, isolation, and recovery techniques
• Experience with autonomous guidance or onboard trajectory optimization
• Familiarity with safety-critical or fault-tolerant flight software architectures
• Experience with real-time operating systems, embedded software, and hardware-in-the-loop testbeds
• Track record of technical leadership, ownership of major subsystem design, or architecting full GNC solutions 

COMPENSATION

• Colorado Base Salary: $180,000 - $305,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is an onsite position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.  
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

#LI-Onsite

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end development of spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems, including architecture definition, algorithm design, software implementation, hardware integration, verification, and flight operations
• Design, test, and validate GNC flight software for spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and cislunar environments
• Develop advanced attitude and orbit determination algorithms, including sensor fusion, state estimation, covariance analysis, and Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF/batch)
• Design control laws for attitude control, orbit control, maneuver execution, and closed-loop guidance, ensuring required performance and robustness under uncertainties
• Lead creation and improvement of high-fidelity 6-DOF simulations, sensor/actuator models, disturbance environments, Monte Carlo pipelines, and SIL/HIL integration
• Conduct system-level GNC trade studies and develop recommendations for hardware such as reaction wheels, torque rods, thrusters, star trackers, IMUs, GNSS units, and optical navigation sensors
• Define GNC subsystem requirements, interfaces, calibration procedures, verification/validation plans, and support design reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR)
• Work cross-functionally with avionics, software, propulsion, mechanisms, mission operations, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of GNC functionality
• Support on-orbit commissioning, calibration, maneuver planning, fault investigation, and anomaly resolution
• Mentor junior engineers, lead design/code reviews, and help establish GNC best practices, tools, and development standards 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
• 12+ years of hands-on experience developing and fielding spacecraft GNC systems
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, including software development, numerical methods, and algorithm implementation
• Deep understanding of spacecraft attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, environmental perturbations, and actuator/sensor physics
• Significant experience with estimation and filtering (EKF, UKF, batch least squares), sensor fusion, covariance analysis, and navigation performance assessment
• Experience designing control laws and performing stability, robustness, and frequency-domain analysis
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex high-fidelity simulations and Monte Carlo frameworks
• Experience testing and integrating GNC algorithms with flight hardware, including star trackers, IMUs, reaction wheels, GN&C avionics, and propulsion components
• Experience defining subsystem requirements, verification plans, and participating in formal design reviews
• Ability to lead cross-disciplinary technical efforts and deliver results with minimal direction
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience developing GNC systems for proximity operations, formation flying, optical navigation, autonomous maneuvering, or precision pointing missions
• Expertise with FDIR related to GNC components, including failure detection, isolation, and recovery techniques
• Experience with autonomous guidance or onboard trajectory optimization
• Familiarity with safety-critical or fault-tolerant flight software architectures
• Experience with real-time operating systems, embedded software, and hardware-in-the-loop testbeds
• Track record of technical leadership, ownership of major subsystem design, or architecting full GNC solutions 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $165,000 - $290,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is a hybrid position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.  
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

#LI-Hybrid

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own end-to-end development of spacecraft Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems, including architecture definition, algorithm design, software implementation, hardware integration, verification, and flight operations
• Design, test, and validate GNC flight software for spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and cislunar environments
• Develop advanced attitude and orbit determination algorithms, including sensor fusion, state estimation, covariance analysis, and Kalman filtering (EKF/UKF/batch)
• Design control laws for attitude control, orbit control, maneuver execution, and closed-loop guidance, ensuring required performance and robustness under uncertainties
• Lead creation and improvement of high-fidelity 6-DOF simulations, sensor/actuator models, disturbance environments, Monte Carlo pipelines, and SIL/HIL integration
• Conduct system-level GNC trade studies and develop recommendations for hardware such as reaction wheels, torque rods, thrusters, star trackers, IMUs, GNSS units, and optical navigation sensors
• Define GNC subsystem requirements, interfaces, calibration procedures, verification/validation plans, and support design reviews (SRR/PDR/CDR)
• Work cross-functionally with avionics, software, propulsion, mechanisms, mission operations, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of GNC functionality
• Support on-orbit commissioning, calibration, maneuver planning, fault investigation, and anomaly resolution
• Mentor junior engineers, lead design/code reviews, and help establish GNC best practices, tools, and development standards 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)
• 8+ years of hands-on experience developing and fielding spacecraft GNC systems
• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, including software development, numerical methods, and algorithm implementation
• Deep understanding of spacecraft attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, environmental perturbations, and actuator/sensor physics
• Significant experience with estimation and filtering (EKF, UKF, batch least squares), sensor fusion, covariance analysis, and navigation performance assessment
• Experience designing control laws and performing stability, robustness, and frequency-domain analysis
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain complex high-fidelity simulations and Monte Carlo frameworks
• Experience testing and integrating GNC algorithms with flight hardware, including star trackers, IMUs, reaction wheels, GN&C avionics, and propulsion components
• Experience defining subsystem requirements, verification plans, and participating in formal design reviews
• Ability to lead cross-disciplinary technical efforts and deliver results with minimal direction
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience developing GNC systems for proximity operations, formation flying, optical navigation, autonomous maneuvering, or precision pointing missions
• Expertise with FDIR related to GNC components, including failure detection, isolation, and recovery techniques
• Experience with autonomous guidance or onboard trajectory optimization
• Familiarity with safety-critical or fault-tolerant flight software architectures
• Experience with real-time operating systems, embedded software, and hardware-in-the-loop testbeds
• Track record of technical leadership, ownership of major subsystem design, or architecting full GNC solutions 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $140,000 - $250,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is an onsite position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.  
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

#LI-Onsite

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own all aspects of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system development, including architecture definition, algorithm design, verification, hardware integration, and on-orbit operations.
• Design, test, and validate GNC flight software and embedded algorithms for spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and other orbit regimes.
• Develop and maintain spacecraft Attitude and Orbit Determination & Estimation (AOD/AOE) algorithms, including sensor fusion and filtering frameworks (e.g., EKF, UKF, batch least-squares).
• Conduct trade studies and provide design recommendations for GNC hardware such as reaction wheels, torque rods, thrusters, star trackers, sun sensors, IMUs, and RF/optical navigation sensors.
• Develop GNC algorithms and implement them in flight software; verify performance and robustness through high-fidelity simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Design, implement, and improve high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation environments for SIL, HIL, and advanced mission analysis.
• Utilize and enhance frequency-domain and time-domain control analysis tools to ensure stability margins, disturbance rejection, and performance in off-nominal conditions.
• Define system- and subsystem-level GNC requirements, interfaces, and verification plans in collaboration with systems engineering.
• Work cross-functionally with avionics, propulsion, software, mission operations, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration of GNC functionality.
• Support on-orbit commissioning, system calibration, maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution throughout mission operations. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field
• 5 - 7 years of relevant GNC Engineering experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Coursework or project experience in spacecraft attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control systems
• Strong understanding of physics, attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, and software development principles 
• Internship or project experience in GNC, control systems, or simulation development
• Experience with C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, numerical methods, or simulation
• Familiarity with spacecraft GNC concepts, such as sensors, actuators, state estimation, and control laws
• Exposure to filtering or estimation methods (e.g., Kalman filters) through internships, coursework, or projects
• Ability to build, test, and debug software and simulation tools
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and learn new concepts quickly 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline    
• Experience with closed-loop control, orbital maneuvering, filtering, state estimation, fault management, and software development    
• Experience developing simulation environments for spaceflight physics  
• Experience with flight operations and solving problems real-time on console 
• Experience performing line of sight performance analysis such as jitter, smear, and pointing accuracy 
• Experience doing hands-on GNC hardware testing  
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI US government security clearance

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $115,000 - $190,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is an onsite position, Successful candidates will be located near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA 
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

#LI-Onsite

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the architecture for the image processing, object tracking, and pose estimation pipelines for the next generation of Jackal spacecraft
• Design and implement robust perception, object detection, and tracking algorithms in C++
• Perform statistical analysis to support algorithm characterization and verification
• Test and verify your algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation
• Work with the software team to integrate your algorithms into flight software 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, robotics, or a similar discipline
• Experienced with C/C++ and Python
• 2+ years of experience with implementing perception and tracking algorithms deployed in real world systems
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches
• Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s or PhD in computer science, robotics, or a similar discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code
• Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: SLAM, nonlinear filtering, image processing, object detection, computer vision, pose estimation 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $250,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— This is an onsite role, we are seeking only candidates based near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.
#LI-Onsite

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own all aspects of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system development, including architecture definition, algorithm design, verification, hardware integration, and on-orbit operations.
• Design, test, and validate GNC flight software and embedded algorithms for spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and other orbit regimes.
• Develop and maintain spacecraft Attitude and Orbit Determination & Estimation (AOD/AOE) algorithms, including sensor fusion and filtering frameworks (e.g., EKF, UKF, batch least-squares).
• Conduct trade studies and provide design recommendations for GNC hardware such as reaction wheels, torque rods, thrusters, star trackers, sun sensors, IMUs, and RF/optical navigation sensors.
• Develop GNC algorithms and implement them in flight software; verify performance and robustness through high-fidelity simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Design, implement, and improve high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation environments for SIL, HIL, and advanced mission analysis.
• Utilize and enhance frequency-domain and time-domain control analysis tools to ensure stability margins, disturbance rejection, and performance in off-nominal conditions.
• Define system- and subsystem-level GNC requirements, interfaces, and verification plans in collaboration with systems engineering.
• Work cross-functionally with avionics, propulsion, software, mission operations, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration of GNC functionality.
• Support on-orbit commissioning, system calibration, maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution throughout mission operations. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field
• 2 - 4 years of relevant GNC Engineering experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Coursework or project experience in spacecraft attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control systems
• Strong understanding of physics, attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, and software development principles 
• Internship or project experience in GNC, control systems, or simulation development
• Experience with C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, numerical methods, or simulation
• Familiarity with spacecraft GNC concepts, such as sensors, actuators, state estimation, and control laws
• Exposure to filtering or estimation methods (e.g., Kalman filters) through internships, coursework, or projects
• Ability to build, test, and debug software and simulation tools
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and learn new concepts quickly 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline    
• Experience with closed-loop control, orbital maneuvering, filtering, state estimation, fault management, and software development    
• Experience developing simulation environments for spaceflight physics  
• Experience with flight operations and solving problems real-time on console 
• Experience performing line of sight performance analysis such as jitter, smear, and pointing accuracy 
• Experience doing hands-on GNC hardware testing  
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI US government security clearance

COMPENSATION

• Colorado Base Salary: $90,000 - $155,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is an onsite position, Successful candidates will be located near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA 
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

#LI-Onsite

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own all aspects of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) system development, including architecture definition, algorithm design, verification, hardware integration, and on-orbit operations.
• Design, test, and validate GNC flight software and embedded algorithms for spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and other orbit regimes.
• Develop and maintain spacecraft Attitude and Orbit Determination & Estimation (AOD/AOE) algorithms, including sensor fusion and filtering frameworks (e.g., EKF, UKF, batch least-squares).
• Conduct trade studies and provide design recommendations for GNC hardware such as reaction wheels, torque rods, thrusters, star trackers, sun sensors, IMUs, and RF/optical navigation sensors.
• Develop GNC algorithms and implement them in flight software; verify performance and robustness through high-fidelity simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Design, implement, and improve high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation environments for SIL, HIL, and advanced mission analysis.
• Utilize and enhance frequency-domain and time-domain control analysis tools to ensure stability margins, disturbance rejection, and performance in off-nominal conditions.
• Define system- and subsystem-level GNC requirements, interfaces, and verification plans in collaboration with systems engineering.
• Work cross-functionally with avionics, propulsion, software, mission operations, and systems teams to ensure seamless integration of GNC functionality.
• Support on-orbit commissioning, system calibration, maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution throughout mission operations. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, or related field
• 0 - 2 years of relevant GNC Engineering experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Coursework or project experience in spacecraft attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control systems
• Strong understanding of physics, attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, and software development principles 
• Internship or project experience in GNC, control systems, or simulation development
• Experience with C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, numerical methods, or simulation
• Familiarity with spacecraft GNC concepts, such as sensors, actuators, state estimation, and control laws
• Exposure to filtering or estimation methods (e.g., Kalman filters) through internships, coursework, or projects
• Ability to build, test, and debug software and simulation tools
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of tasks and learn new concepts quickly 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with closed-loop control, orbital maneuvering, filtering, state estimation, fault management, and software development    
• Experience developing simulation environments for spaceflight physics  
• Experience with flight operations and solving problems real-time on console 
• Experience performing line of sight performance analysis such as jitter, smear, and pointing accuracy 
• Experience doing hands-on GNC hardware testing  
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI US government security clearance

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $155,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is an onsite position, Successful candidates will be located near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA 
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

#LI-Onsite

YOUR MISSION

This is a rare opportunity to serve as both a technical leader and a hands-on practitioner. As Engineering Manager of GNC, you will build and grow a world-class GNC team while remaining deeply embedded in the technical work yourself. You will architect systems, make design decisions, and write code alongside the engineers you lead. If you thrive at the intersection of leadership and engineering craft, this role was built for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & Growth

• Build, lead, and mentor a growing GNC team, establishing technical standards, hiring strategy, and a culture of engineering excellence
• Define team structure and resourcing to support an expanding portfolio of missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO orbits
• Collaborate across software, algorithms, and systems engineering teams in Denver and Los Angeles to deliver integrated solutions

Hands-On Technical Contribution

• Serve as a practicing GNC engineer, contributing directly to algorithm development, analysis, and design -- not just reviewing the work of others
• Own the full GNC development lifecycle, from concept and algorithm design through integration, test, and on-orbit operations
• Lead and personally contribute to trade studies for GNC components including IMUs, star trackers, sun sensors, and propulsion systems
• Develop and implement GNC system fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) strategies
• Integrate GNC and RPO (rendezvous and proximity operations) capabilities into flight software, working hands-on with software and algorithm teams

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent discipline
• 10+ years of experience developing, producing, and managing GNC systems for aerospace applications
• Extensive understanding of aerospace GNC architectures, sensors, and actuators
• Experience with control structure interaction, filtering, state estimation, fault management, and software development
• Strong foundation in physics and attitude dynamics
• Demonstrated ability to lead a GNC team through development, integration, and test of a GNC subsystem
• Proven track record of contributing individually as an engineer, not solely in a supervisory capacity
• Proficiency in MATLAB and Python
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoW TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent discipline
• 15+ years of experience developing and/or producing GNC systems for space applications
• Cradle-to-grave development of three-axis stabilized spacecraft incorporating momentum exchange, magnetic, and propulsive control
• Low-thrust trajectory optimization for orbital maneuvering
• Line-of-sight performance analysis including jitter, smear, and pointing accuracy
• Experience with RPO and safety-of-flight operations
• Proficiency in C++ and object-oriented programming
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems with minimal supervision

COMPENSATION

• Colorado Base Salary: $190,000 - $300,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—This is a hybrid position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO. 
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

#LI-Hybrid

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform mission design activities and trade studies of various RPO navigation and control architectures and algorithms
• Design and develop robust RPO estimation, optimization, fault detection, and scheduling algorithms in C++
• Test and verify algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation
• Perform statistical analysis (Monte Carlo, linear covariance analysis) to support proximity operations performance characterization
• Work with the Space Operations team to integrate RPO plans and support post-flight analysis 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
• Experienced with C/C++ and Python
• 2+ years of experience with RPO mission design  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches
• Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code
• Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: spacecraft relative navigation, astrodynamics, estimation theory, trajectory optimization, planning and scheduling algorithms 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $250,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— This is an onsite position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.  
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.
#LI-Onsite