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Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer

K2 Space· GNC
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Los Angeles, CA$110k - $200kFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

GNC engineer responsible for architecture, trade studies, control infrastructure, verification & validation, and support for Trinity mission and GNC stack upgrades. Role encompasses development of algorithms, simulation tools, and participation in flight readiness activities for large, flexible space structures and mechanisms.

Responsibilities

  • Work with other engineering leads to develop and validate a novel high level vehicle architecture
  • Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond
  • Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing of mechanisms, effectively characterizing and rejecting disturbances and jitter.
  • Develop novel slewing algorithms of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond
  • Develop simulation and modeling tools to support vehicle and GNC trade studies. This includes mission design, controls analysis, and 6-DOF simulation development.
  • Contribute to building the GNC organization by recruiting, hiring, and mentoring other engineers

Qualifications

  • Experience with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and system design
  • Experience with implementing control and/or estimation algorithms
  • Experience with verification and validation of GNC flight software in an integrated environment, leveraging 6-DOF simulation and HITL testing
  • Experience with Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation

Skills

Required:GNC actuator/sensor sizingControl and estimation algorithmsGNC flight software verification & validationProgramming languages

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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