Principal Spacecraft GNC Engineer

$220,000 – $300,000 + pre IPO equity + outstanding benefits

Active TS/SCI Clearance Required

Are you a Principal GNC Engineer with experience developing guidance, navigation and control systems for advanced spacecraft? Do you enjoy solving complex orbital manoeuvring challenges across multiple mission profiles? Do you want to architect the guidance systems behind some of the world's most agile spacecraft? If so, this opportunity may be the right next step for you.

This organization is developing advanced spacecraft that redefine orbital mobility through highly agile guidance, navigation and control technologies. Working at the forefront of commercial spaceflight, engineers develop next generation vehicles capable of executing complex missions across multiple orbital environments. Small, multidisciplinary teams own products from concept through flight, creating an environment where technical excellence, innovation and rapid decision making drive mission success.

The Principal GNC Engineer will lead guidance, navigation and control development for highly manoeuvrable spacecraft, influencing vehicle architecture, mission design and flight software throughout the complete engineering lifecycle.

As the Principal GNC Engineer your responsibilities will include

• Architecting spacecraft guidance, navigation and control systems from concept through flight
• Developing robust control algorithms for complex orbital manoeuvres and mission operations
• Leading GNC software, simulation and hardware integration activities
• Supporting vehicle design reviews, mission analysis and cross functional engineering decisions
• Mentoring engineers while driving technical excellence across the GNC function

As the Principal GNC Engineer you will bring

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
• Extensive experience developing spacecraft guidance, navigation and control systems
• Strong MATLAB and C++ capability with spacecraft control analysis expertise
• Experience supporting spacecraft operations and high performance orbital vehicles
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams within fast paced development environments

The Principal GNC Engineer will play a pivotal role in delivering the next generation of agile spacecraft, helping shape future missions from concept through flight. This role offers exceptional technical ownership, meaningful pre IPO equity, outstanding benefits and clear opportunities to progress into senior technical leadership while working alongside some of the most accomplished spacecraft engineers in the industry.