Senior GNC Systems Engineer

• Evolve mission requirements into system solutions that account for the maturity of the design and available technology.
• Lead the Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) systems development for an Astroscale U.S. program including the design and implementation of the GNC solution (hardware and algorithms) to meet the system requirements and mission needs.
• Drive system level activities particularly those influenced by GNC such as concept of operations (CONOPS) failure detection isolation and recovery (FDIR) maneuvers operator and ground segment interaction system test and verification.
• Control law and algorithm development analyze design implement and validate scenarios including those for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO).
• Evolve maintain and execute a satellite simulation tool suite.
• Evolve and maintain standard technical processes and approaches for GNC.
• Review and mentor other engineering staff including providing expert technical feedback and supporting internal review.
• Lead and actively participate in customer and supplier meetings.
• Prepare technical responses to bids presentation materials and reports.
• Liaise with customer and supplier staff and staff from other parts of Astroscale globally.
• Leverage commercial awareness and an ability to balance and trade technical programmatic and commercial risks in the context of commercial projects and products.

Qualifications :

• A bachelors degree masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution.
• Experienced professional with 8 years experience in satellite systems design engineering and operations.
• Subject matter expertise in guidance navigation and control and orbital mechanics.
• Experience with physics-based modeling of dynamic systems and Monte Carlo simulation analysis.
• Knowledge of sensor and actuators and their capabilities.
• Strong foundation in C C and python and coding best practices
• Understanding of satellite design and development processes.
• Knowledge of on-orbit servicing or RPO is a benefit.
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Strong communication computer documentation presentation and interpersonal skills are required as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information :

If youre passionate about our mission and believe youd be an outstanding addition to our team dont worry about checking every single boxor having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S. were committed to fostering a diverse inclusive and open-minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives experiences and ways of thinking. If youre excited about contributing to our work and think youd thrive in this role we encourage you to apply.

Salary range: $130000 $160000. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience knowledge and ability as applicable to the role.

The application deadline is August 20 2025.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered export control compliant company as such applicants should be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.
Astroscale U.S. Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time