Impulse Space
Senior Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GNC) Engineer
$145K–$175K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years in spacecraft GNC design and analysis; preferred experience includes 5+ years in spacecraft operations and/or vehicle-GNC design processes.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Own and develop guidance, navigation, and control systems, algorithms, software, and verification tools for spacecraft across development and operations.
What you'll do
- Implement GNC flight, test, and analysis systems; develop spacecraft algorithms and generate mission verification data.
- Contribute to flight software and simulation, and create reusable tools for vehicle GNC systems.
- For Senior and higher, mentor engineers and define GNC best practices; communicate design needs and resolve technical issues.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC design and analysis.
- Proficiency in Matlab and C++.
- Experience with control analysis in time and frequency domains, estimation theory, or astrodynamics.
Nice to have
- Experience with upper-stage or lander control, RPO, or formation flying.
- Experience in a startup or agile development environment; 5+ years in spacecraft operations or vehicle-GNC design processes.
Pay
$145,000 - $175,000 USD / year (base salary)
Tools
Matlab, C++
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