Impulse Space
Principal Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GNC) Engineer
$190K–$250K
Boulder, Colorado · On-site · Principal · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 15+ years in spacecraft control design and analysis.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations.
About the job
Own and provide technical leadership for guidance and control systems across spacecraft development and operations, from architecture and analysis through flight software and verification.
What you'll do
- Architect GNC flight, test, and analysis systems; develop spacecraft control algorithms and generate mission verification data.
- Contribute to flight and simulation software, and create tools and best practices for vehicle GNC systems.
- Mentor engineers, resolve technical issues, and communicate design needs and capabilities across engineering teams.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Matlab and C++.
- Ability to perform control analysis in time and frequency domains.
- Experience with vehicle-GNC design processes through implementation and with spacecraft operations.
Nice to have
- Prior experience in upper-stage or lander control.
- Experience in a startup or agile development.
Pay
USD 190,000 - USD 250,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
Matlab, C++
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