Apex Space
Spacecraft GNC Engineer (Early)
$100K–$137K
Los Angeles · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 7, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years of professional experience as a GNC Engineer; satellite or aerospace industry experience 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 U.S. export authorizations.
About the job
Designs and verifies spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control systems for satellite buses, including algorithms, hardware, software, simulations, and integration.
What you'll do
- Develop and test satellite GNC algorithms, control systems, and subsystem validation plans.
- Analyze spacecraft dynamics and telemetry; run simulations and resolve performance or stability issues.
- Collaborate across engineering teams on requirements, integration, and GNC configuration trade studies.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 1+ years of professional GNC engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control theory.
- Programming experience with C/C++, MATLAB, or Python, including numerical simulation and analysis.
Nice to have
- Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or STK.
- Knowledge of CCSDS, ECSS, and GPS/GNSS standards and protocols.
Pay
$100K – $137K USD base salary
Tools
C/C++, MATLAB, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, STK, CCSDS, ECSS, GPS/GNSS
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