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Senior GNC Engineer

Muon Space· Engineering - Systems and GNC
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San Jose, CA$155k - $231kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Spacecraft ADCS/GNC engineer role focusing on control system analysis, design, and integration for Muon Space missions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement guidance, navigation & control architectures and algorithms in an embedded C++ environment
  • Define requirements for ADCS algorithms, hardware, and related systems - both for existing missions as well as roadmap development that unlock new customer opportunities
  • Perform analysis and simulation of mission-specific GNC performance
  • Collaborate on the development of ground-processing algorithms for sensor calibration
  • Collaborate on the development of an offline geolocation processing pipeline
  • Support anomaly resolution of on-orbit systems, including oncall duties
  • Support software- and hardware-in-the-loop test planning, execution, and validation
  • Lead technical efforts and provide mentorship of more junior engineers

Qualifications

  • PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent plus 5+ years of professional experience, OR several years of experience hands-on with GNC analysis and design
  • Software skills in C++
  • Knowledge of control and optimization theory
  • Expertise in common numerical programming environments (Python, Julia, MATLAB)
  • Experience designing, analyzing, and implementing ADCS/GNC subsystems for spacecraft
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills
  • Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week

Skills

Required:Embedded C++GNC/ADCS design and analysisControl and optimization theoryPython, Julia, MATLABSystems engineering collaboration

Benefits

  • equity grant
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • short & long term disability and life insurance
  • three weeks paid vacation for new employees
  • 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave
Last updated Oct 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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