Apex Space
Principal Spacecraft GNC Engineer
$200K–$260K
Los Angeles · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 15+ years in GNC/ADCS; 5+ years developing/operating spacecraft or satellites.
- Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required U.S. export authorizations.
About the job
Leads spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) development across design, flight software, testing, integration, scheduling, and customer collaboration for Apex spacecraft platforms.
What you'll do
- Lead GNC architecture, design, modeling, and analysis across spacecraft missions; develop flight software, algorithms, simulations, and autonomy tools.
- Select GNC components, define fault detection and response, and develop and execute subsystem and vehicle testing, including hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation.
- Coordinate schedules, milestones, and technical status; support design reviews and work with engineering teams and customers.
What they ask for
- 15+ years of industry experience in GNC/ADCS.
- 5+ years of industry experience developing or operating spacecraft/satellites.
- Prior experience leading a team of three or more direct reports and interfacing directly with aerospace customers.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Nice to have
- Advanced degrees preferred.
Pay
$200K – $260K USD base salary
Tools
Jira, IMU, reaction wheels, star trackers, gyroscopes
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