Apex Space
Spacecraft GNC Engineer
$112K–$180K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of professional experience as a GNC Engineer; satellite or aerospace industry experience is preferred.
- 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 export authorizations from the applicable U.S. government agency.
About the job
Designs and validates spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control systems for satellite buses, including algorithms, hardware, software integration, and system performance.
What you'll do
- Develop and test GNC algorithms and control systems for attitude, orbit, and precision pointing.
- Analyze spacecraft dynamics, run simulations and trade studies, and troubleshoot telemetry and anomalies.
- Define requirements and coordinate GNC integration, testing, and validation with cross-functional teams.
What they ask for
- U.S. Person status or ability to obtain required export authorizations.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of professional experience as a GNC Engineer; satellite or aerospace experience preferred.
- Knowledge of spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control theory; programming proficiency in C/C++, MATLAB, or Python.
Nice to have
- Experience in the satellite or aerospace industry.
- Familiarity with MATLAB/Simulink, STK, CCSDS, ECSS, and GPS/GNSS.
Pay
$112K – $180K USD base salary
Tools
C/C++, MATLAB, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, STK, CCSDS, ECSS, GPS/GNSS
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