Aule Space

Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer

1+ years

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What you'll do

As a GNC Engineer, you will be a core contributor to the development of our spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control stack. You will design and implement algorithms, develop high-fidelity simulations, and support integration and testing with hardware to ensure reliable and autonomous satellite operations.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and test GNC algorithms for satellite rendezvous and proximity operations
  • Design and implementation of onboard position and attitude determination algorithms
  • Develop high-fidelity 6-DoF dynamics simulation software for GNC analysis and validation
  • Support integration of sensors and actuators into the satellite platform
  • Contribute to monte carlo campaigns, hardware-in-the-loop tests, and system validation
  • Collaborate with mission design, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of GNC into the satellite platform

What we look for

Minimum requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical or any related engineering discipline
  • 1+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC or related systems
  • Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, C/C++, and/or Python
  • Knowledge of state estimation techniques, control systems, and orbital mechanics
  • Experience with high-fidelity modeling of sensors and actuators used in spacecraft navigation and control
  • You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, adapt quickly, and enjoy solving hard problems

Preferred qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience in satellite attitude determination and/or GNSS positioning
  • Demonstrated project or professional experience in spacecraft rendezvous and proximity-operations systems

What we offer

  • Competitive compensation including ESOPs
  • Role based workplace flexibility
  • ⁠Annual vacations
  • ⁠Professional Mental Wellness Services
  • Health insurance coverage

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