Senior GNC Engineer

Founding GNC Engineer - Build and own guidance systems for next-generation space intercept platforms El Segundo, CA | On-site Opportunity Summary Join a venture-backed defense technology startup building autonomous systems designed to operate in high-speed, contested environments. As a founding Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer, you will own the full GNC stack, developing the algorithms and systems required for precision guidance and control under extreme conditions. This role is hig

Senior GNC Engineer Department: Autonomous Systems Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $145,000 - $175,000 / year Description As a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to vehicle GNC in all phases of development and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team. Responsibilities Implement GNC flight, test, and analysis systems for high-perfor

A New Paradigm For Space Operations. Who We Are: Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations - one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely

About Varda Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules. Varda's W-Series vehicles are built, designed, and operated by Varda in-house, including the pharmaceutical processing payloads, the capsules, the C-PICA heat shields, and the satellite buses. From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products use