GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Engineer

The role

GNC Engineers support the refinement of flight algorithms to autonomously guide satellites during rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking. This role involves writing software, developing autonomous flight algorithms, and testing and refining GNC software.

What you will do

• Refine flight algorithms to autonomously guide satellites during rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking
• Write software
• Develop autonomous flight algorithms
• Test and refine GNC software during breakthrough RPOD missions

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with GNC
• Proficiency with astrodynamics
• Working knowledge of satellite guidance and/or control
• Programming experience in Python and/or C/C++
• B.S. degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field
• Must be a US person (citizen, permanent resident, or designated refugee / asylee)
• Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington
• Capable of working a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment

Nice to have

• experience in an aerospace context

Before you apply

• Must be a US person (citizen, permanent resident, or designated refugee / asylee)
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., pro

About the company

Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle. The company is focused on delivering Otter satellite servicing missions for SES, the U.S. Space Force, the Space Development Agency, NASA, and others.