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Senior GNC Engineer

Protingent

San Carlos, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace Engineering, Aerospace and Defense, Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Clean Technologies, Control Systems, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Embedded Software, Embedded Systems, GPS (Global Positioning System), Hardware Simulation, High Reliability, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Kalman Filter, Legal, MATLAB, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Equipment, Performance Management, Propulsion, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Simulation, Software Engineering, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Validation, United States Citizen, Validation Testing
LOCATION
San Carlos, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
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.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

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