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Lead GNC Engineer

Compensation
$100,000–$130,000/year

Job Description

As Lead GNC engineer you will assist in the design, analysis, and implementation of our satellite's guidance and control systems. You will work closely with the Turion Space team across software and hardware systems while overseeing a team of GNC engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the design, analysis, and implementation of satellite GNC systems
  • Software development including simulation framework, environmental models, and flight algorithms
  • Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or similar
  • Experience developing Guidance, Navigation, and Controls systems on spacecraft
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware and/or software from scratch
  • Software development experience in C++ or Python
  • Experience developing 6 degrees of freedom vehicle simulations or flight software
  • Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred skills and experience

  • Experience with low thrust trajectories
  • Experience with spacecraft propulsion
  • Experience with hardware in the loop simulation
  • Experience implementing algorithms for embedded systems
  • Software development experience in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar software/languages

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Job Details

Location
Irvine, CA
Posted
Mar 24, 2026, 04:27 PM
Listed
Mar 24, 2026, 04:27 PM
Compensation
$100,000 - $130,000 per year

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