Senior Gnc Engineer

Muonspace

Remote
Base: $138,000 - $198,000; bonus/equity: competiti...
Remote
Gnc architectures and algorithms
Embedded c++ environment
Control system analysis and design
Muon Space is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to design and implement control systems for spacecraft, emphasizing collaboration and innovative solutions. The role requires a strong background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, along with proficiency in C++ and experience in spacecraft GNC systems

Job Summary

  • Muon seeks a talented Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer to join our team, capable of going both deep and broad across the control system analysis and design process.
  • Responsibilities include designing and implementing GNC architectures and algorithms in an embedded C++ environment, defining requirements, performing analysis and simulation, and supporting anomaly resolution.
  • The salary range for this role is $138,000 - $198,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package.

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Muon Space is seeking a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to design and implement control systems for spacecraft, emphasizing collaboration and innovative solutions. The role requires a strong background in aerospace or mechanical engineering, along with proficiency in C++ and experience in spacecraft GNC systems.

Salary

Base: $138,000 - $198,000; Bonus/Equity: competitive equity grant; Benefits: comprehensive benefits package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • GNC architectures and algorithms
  • embedded C++ environment
  • control system analysis and design
  • spacecraft GNC performance analysis
  • ground-processing algorithms
  • software- and hardware-in-the-loop testing

Nice-to-have

  • systems mindset collaboration
  • fast-paced environment
  • new opportunities each week
  • flexible payload integration

Key Requirements

  • PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent plus 5+ years of professional experience
  • several years of experience hands-on with GNC analysis and design
  • Software skills in C++
  • Knowledge of control and optimization theory
  • Expertise in common numerical programming environments (Python, Julia, MATLAB)
  • Experience designing, analyzing, and implementing ADCS/GNC subsystems for spacecraft
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills

Work Rights

Must be a US person (citizen, permanent resident, refugee, asylee) or eligible for export authorization

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