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Senior GNC Engineer Posted 05/28/26

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Protingent

San Carlos, CA (In Person)

$175,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 1 week ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/2/2026

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Job Description

Senior GNC Engineer San Carlos, CA 94070
Posted:
05/28/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Number:
31870
Job Location:
Onsite
Industry:
AERO - Aerospace
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Senior GNC Engineer
Position Description:
Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct-hire Senior GNC Engineer opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Design and develop guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft attitude and orbit control Build high-fidelity simulations to model spacecraft dynamics, sensors, and actuators Develop state estimation algorithms (e.g., Kalman filters) for navigation and attitude determination Design control laws for pointing, stabilization, and orbital maneuvers Collaborate with propulsion and hardware teams to integrate actuators and sensors into control systems Work with software engineers to implement GNC algorithms into flight software Validate system performance through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and real-world data Support integration, launch preparation, and on-orbit operations Analyze flight data, troubleshoot anomalies, and improve system performance over time Contribute to system architecture decisions across vehicle and mission design
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field 5+ years of experience in GNC, controls, or related fields Strong fundamentals in dynamics, control theory, and estimation Experience with simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or similar) Experience implementing or testing control systems in real-world or simulated environments Ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary engineering teams
Preferred Job Qualifications:
Advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field Experience with spacecraft GNC systems or orbital mechanics Familiarity with sensors such as star trackers, IMUs, and GPS Experience with propulsion-integrated control systems Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and validation Background in high-reliability or mission-critical systems Experience contributing to flight software or embedded systems
Job Details:
Job Type:
Direct Hire
Salary Range:
$150,000 - $200,000
Location:
Seattle, WA (Onsite) ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.