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GNC Hardware Engineer

Muon Space· Engineering - Systems and GNC
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Mountain View, CA$157k - $179kfull-timePosted 4w ago

About the role

Spacecraft Attitude Control System (GNC) hardware engineer responsible for attitude sensors/actuators from sizing through build, integration, testing, and on-orbit support. Hybrid on-site role in Mountain View, CA with three days per week in office.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate GNC sensor and actuator trade space to meet power, cost, performance, and ConOps requirements
  • Characterize GNC hardware performance and interactions with other systems, like software, electrical, and thermal
  • Build, validate and improve simulation models of GNC components
  • Perform trade studies to inform sensor and actuator configuration on the spacecraft
  • Define and execute test plans for design verification, qualification testing, and acceptance testing, at the standalone component level and integrated system level
  • Work with the Supply Chain team to manage vendor interactions and ensure products are delivered on schedule and with the expected performance
  • Work with the integration and hardware teams on system integration
  • Monitor the performance of GNC hardware on orbit and support anomaly resolution, participating with on-call rotations as needed
  • Support hardware-in-the-loop test planning, execution, and validation
  • Keep up to date on the state of the art of the industry

Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or applied physics, or equivalent years of experience hands-on with GNC hardware
  • Familiarity with common models of spacecraft attitude sensors and actuators
  • No work experience is explicitly required; the role will include more autonomy and responsibility with more experience
  • Availability to work in our San Jose location
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week

Skills

Required:GNC hardware expertiseModeling and simulationTest planning and executionVendor and supply chain collaborationSystems integrationCommunication
Nice to have:Orbit monitoring and anomaly resolutionHardware-in-the-loop

Benefits

  • equity compensation
  • 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
  • paid parental leave
Last updated Sep 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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