GNC jobs in El Segundo, CA

Hawthorne, California

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SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars. GNC ENGINEER (STARFALL) SpaceX is looking for engineers with backgrounds in orbital mechanics, control theory, state estimation, spacecraft systems design, atmospheric entry, optimization, and software development to

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USD 125,000.00 - 150,000.00 per year

Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer Spacecraft / RPO

Carson, California

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Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer Spacecraft Autonomy Carson, Ca $225,000 $300,000 Build the Brain That Flies the Spacecraft.We re looking for an exceptional GNC Engineer to develop the flight-critical algorithms behind the next generation of autonomous spacecraft. This isn't a role where your work ends in MATLAB. You'll own GNC technology from simulation through embedded flight software and hardware-in-the-loop testing ultimately helping autonomous spacecraft rendezvous, man

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$225,000 - $300,000

Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer

El Segundo, California

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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

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USD 160,000.00 - 180,000.00 per year

Senior GNC Engineer

Los Angeles, California

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Turning Space into a Transportation Layer for Earth Who We Are: Inversion builds advanced reentry systems to deliver next-generation capabilities from space. Our mission is to make Earth radically more accessible by turning Low-Earth Orbit into an on-demand logistics domain. We see space not as a destination, but as a platform - one that unlocks unprecedented speed and global reach. Our spacecraft are designed to deliver payloads anywhere on Earth in under an hour, operating through extreme ree

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USD 139,000.00 - 199,000.00 per year

Principal GNC Engineer, Responsive Space (Top Secret Clearance)

Redondo Beach, California

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Principal GNC Engineer, Responsive Space (Top Secret Clearance) Department: Autonomous Systems Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $230,000 - $270,000 / year Description As a Principal GNC Engineer of Responsive Spacecraft at Impulse Space, you will lead the team responsible for GNC of the most agile delta-V machines under development. You will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to vehicle guidance and control in all phases of deve

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USD 230,000.00 - 270,000.00 per year

Principal Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer

El Segundo, California

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Full-time

USD 165,000.00 - 215,000.00 per year

Staff GNC Engineer (Guidance)

Los Angeles, California

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Full-time

USD 161,000.00 - 221,000.00 per year

Senior GNC Engineer

Los Angeles, California

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Senior GNC Engineer - Lead Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Mission Design Los Angeles, CA | On-site Opportunity Summary Join a fast-growing aerospace startup developing next-generation spacecraft designed to enable more capable and flexible operations beyond Earth orbit. The team is building advanced in-space transportation systems that support challenging orbital missions through innovative propulsion and spacecraft technologies. As a Senior GNC Engineer, you will own the guidance, navigat

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USD 150,000.00 - 200,000.00 per year

Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineering Development Program (3 Months - Path to Hire)

El Segundo, California

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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, attritable, 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

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USD 30.00 per hour

Staff GNC Engineer (State Estimation)

Los Angeles, California

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Full-time

USD 161,000.00 - 221,000.00 per year

GNC Software Engineer

Hawthorne, California

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CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with omniscient systems purpose-built for today's realities. Designed and built by top U.S. military veterans and Silicon Valley innovators, CHAOS Industries' products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN ), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats. In a world where technological threats move at unprecedented speed, CHAOS Industries deli

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USD 160,000.00 - 240,000.00 per year

Senior GNC Engineer

Los Angeles, California

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Senior GNC Engineer Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) The return lane isn't going to build itself. Come build it with us. Outpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space. Our CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of i

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USD 160,000.00 - 205,000.00 per year

Principal GNC Engineer

Los Angeles, California

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Principal GNC Engineer Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) The return lane isn't going to build itself. Come build it with us. Outpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space. Our CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters o

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USD 190,000.00 per year

Senior GNC Engineer

Torrance, California

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About the job Senior GNC Engineer About Castelion Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. Were designing, building, and testing next-generation long-range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts. GNC Engineer As a GNC Engineer at Castelion, you wil

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Senior GNC Engineer (Navigation)

Torrance, California

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About the job Senior GNC Engineer (Navigation) Why Castelion, Why Now Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus and technical excellence are decisive advantages - and we are building a team that can deliver real capability, not just concepts. This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where your work will directly shape critical systems, influence major technical decisions, an

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Senior GNC Engineer

Redondo Beach, California

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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

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USD 145,000.00 - 175,000.00 per year

GNC Engineer (Optical Systems)

Redondo Beach, California

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GNC Engineer (Optical Systems) Department: Autonomous Systems Employment Type: Full Time Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $125,000 - $155,000 / year Description As a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer (Optical Systems) at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to star trackers and optical navigation systems in all phases of development and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team. Responsibilities Implement

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USD 125,000.00 - 155,000.00 per year

Principal GNC Engineer

Huntington Beach, California

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About Mach Industries Founded in 2023, Mach Industries is a rapidly growing defense technology company focused on developing next-generation autonomous defense platforms. At the core of our mission is the commitment to delivering scalable, decentralized defense systems that enhance the strategic capabilities of the United States and its allies. With a workforce of approximately 350 employees, we operate with startup agility and ambition. Our vision is to redefine the future of warfare through

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December 2026 New Graduate Engineer, Software / GNC

Huntington Beach, California

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Senior GNC Engineer

Long Beach, California

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At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven

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USD 159,900.00 - 226,980.00 per year

GNC jobs in El Segundo, CA, USA