Payload GNC Engineer

• Analyze mission need and select payload components for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) satellite missions based on anticipated performance.
• Create computer vision algorithms that tie to the use of relative navigation for RPO based on the anticipated satellite performance.
• Decompose verify and validate mission GNC requirements.
• Support the design integration and testing of payload systems.
• Create RPO designs based on the satellite capabilities and mission requirements.
• Lead substantiate and agree on system design trade-offs in support of design maturation and program success.
• Collaborate with customer and supplier staff and staff from other parts of Astroscale.

Qualifications :

• Experience with electro-optical sensors infrared sensors laser range finders and onboard computing platforms.
• Experience in computer vision and guidance navigation and control algorithms.
• Experience with systems engineering principles and tools and applying systems-thinking at various levels of the design lifecycle.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately and organize work assignments to meet established timetables.
• Collaborative communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to thrive in a dynamic and agile environment meeting challenges such as balancing the system engineering needs of programs at different stages of maturity and enabling successful remote collaboration with various teams around the world.
• Experienced professional with greater than 4 years experience in engineering.
• Bachelors degree in engineering or another STEM-related field or equivalent professional experience.

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: $115000 $135000. 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 October 26 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