Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Engineer

Torrance, CA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 day ago

Full Time

On-site

$80,000 - $160,000/yr

Fitment

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Job Details

Skills

GNC algorithms
ADCS
IMUs
GPS
star trackers
LiDAR

Summary

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and tune GNC algorithms for relative motion, formation flying, and autonomous RPO.
Develop and validate attitude determination and control systems (ADCS) and orbit determination filters.
Model and simulate orbital dynamics, spacecraft trajectories, and environmental disturbances.
Perform state estimation and sensor fusion using IMUs, GPS, star trackers, LiDAR, and optical navigation sensors.
Integrate GNC algorithms into embedded flight software (C/C++ and Python) and test in HIL and flight-like environments.
Conduct Monte Carlo analysis and performance verification under uncertainty and failure scenarios.
Collaborate with systems, avionics, and autonomy teams to deliver mission-ready architectures.

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Position Id: 8932847
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