Senior Navigation & Guidance Engineer

K2 Space Corporation

Senior Navigation & Guidance engineer at K2 Space developing spacecraft GNC architecture and algorithms. Engaging in high-level vehicle architecture and recruitment of engineering talent.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with other engineering leads to develop and validate a novel high level vehicle architecture
Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond
Develop novel slewing algorithms of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond
Develop simulation and modeling tools to support vehicle and GNC trade studies. This includes mission design, controls analysis, and 6-DOF simulation development.
Contribute to building the GNC organization by recruiting, hiring, and mentoring other engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and system design
Experience with implementing attitude control and/or estimation algorithms on spacecraft
Experience with verification and validation of GNC flight software in an integrated environment, leveraging 6-DOF simulation and HITL testing.
Experience with Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Many other perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

algorithm developmentsimulation developmentmodeling toolsattitude control algorithmsestimation algorithmsGNC flight software verification6-DOF simulationHITL testingPythonC/C++

Soft Skills

mentoringrecruitingcollaboration