Senior GNC Engineer

Muon Space

Senior GNC Engineer designing attitude control systems for spacecraft at Muon Space. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop modular, mission-agnostic control schemes.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $138,000 - $208,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement attitude control architectures and algorithms in an embedded C++ environment
Define requirements for ACS algorithms, hardware, and related systems, including roadmap development that unlocks new customer opportunities
Perform analysis and simulation of mission-specific performance
Support performance trending and anomaly resolution of on-orbit systems, including oncall duties
Support software- and hardware-in-the-loop test planning, execution, and validation

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent plus 5+ years of professional experience, OR several years of experience hands-on with GNC analysis and design
Software skills in C++
Knowledge of control and optimization theory
Experience working with common LEO platform attitude actuators and sensors, including reaction wheels, magnetorquers, gyros, star trackers, and magnetometers
Expertise in common numerical programming environments (Python, Julia, MATLAB)
Experience designing, analyzing, and implementing ADCS/GNC subsystems for spacecraft
Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week
Experience with control stability analysis of flexible bodies

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan
short & long term disability
life insurance
three weeks paid vacation
12 paid holidays
unlimited sick time
paid parental leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++GNC analysiscontrol theoryoptimization theoryPythonJuliaMATLABADCS subsystemsGNC subsystemscontrol stability analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillscoordination skillsadaptability

Certifications

PhD in mechanical engineeringPhD in aerospace engineeringMaster’s degree in mechanical engineeringMaster’s degree in aerospace engineering