The Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer serves as the Responsible Engineering Authority for delivering the GNC subsystem for national security satellite programs
Job Summary
The Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer serves as the Responsible Engineering Authority for delivering the GNC subsystem for national security satellite programs.
Engineers are integral throughout the entire program lifecycle, providing mission design inputs, algorithm development, and on-console support for on-orbit operations.
This role requires managing complex projects with a focus on cost and schedule constraints while leading a team of GNC engineers to meet program execution objectives.
Matching Summary
The Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer serves as the Responsible Engineering Authority for delivering the GNC subsystem for national security satellite programs.
Salary
Base: $135,150 - $198,750; Bonus/Equity: Variable compensation opportunities; Benefits: Health insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time away from work
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
GNC subsystem design and analysis
Flight Control Software development
Sensor and actuator selection
Complex task decomposition
Team leadership of GNC engineers
U.S. citizenship requirement
Nice-to-have
Satellite integration and test experience
On-orbit operations support
Strong project management fundamentals
Advanced control theory knowledge
Root cause discrepancy resolution
Independent work history
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline
5+ years of industry experience required
Ability to obtain U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Must be a U.S. citizen
Experience with kinematics, dynamics, and control systems