Senior GNC Engineer

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Jan 13, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Senior GNC Engineer to support the Guidance, Navigation & Control group in designing and validating simulations for aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, implement, and validate RPO algorithms and simulation frameworks
  • Design and optimize spacecraft trajectories for RPO missions, focusing on multi-body dynamics and fuel efficiency
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to define requirements and deliver robust software solutions
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in GNC, RPO, or trajectory optimization for aerospace applications
  • Proficiency in simulation tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB/Simulink)
  • Experience with modeling & simulation of spacecraft dynamics and orbital mechanics
  • Familiarity with software development life cycle and collaborative development practices

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