Spacecraft GN&C Engineer
Job in
Logan, Cache County, Utah, 84322, USA
Listed on 2026-05-16
Listing for:
Space Dynamics Laboratory
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Robotics, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job
Date Posted:
May 12, 2026
- Develop and analyze satellite mission concepts
- Develop and test GN&C algorithms, models, and simulation software
- Develop and test GN&C flight software
- Support small satellite development, test, and on-orbit operations
- Document designs, analysis, and test results
- Present design, analysis, and test results to internal and external customers
- Represent SDL at technical meetings, presentations, and symposia
- Master’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or a related STEM field
- 8+ years of related experience
- Experience and training in Astrodynamics / Orbital Mechanics
- Experience or training in one or more of the following areas:
- Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)
- Formation Flying
- Attitude Dynamics and Controls (ADC)
- Spacecraft Navigation / Orbit Determination
- Spacecraft Guidance / Optimization
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar technical analysis tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work individually or on a small team
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have or be able to obtain a DoW security clearance
- Must be able to travel occasionally to contractor and customer facilities
- PhD in aerospace engineering or a related STEM field
- Experience in GN&C Flight Software Development using compiled languages or auto-code techniques
- Experience working on RPO missions
- Experience working on Cis-Lunar and Deep Space missions
- Experience with Hardware-in-the-loop simulation and test
- Experience with GN&C and ADC hardware (e.g., star trackers, reaction wheels)
- Experience with satellite ground or flight systems
- Experience with Atlassian management tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Understanding of communications protocols and link budgets/margin
- Ability to lead small teams
- Ability to provide mentoring, leadership, and experience sharing with junior engineers
- Active DoW Top Secret/SCI clearance or current SSBI (
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