Sierra Space

Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer III – Clearance Required

Sierra Space

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: CentennialColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $118,952 - $163,558 per year

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About the role

  • Lead the design, development, and validation of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications
  • Take ownership of critical aspects of GNC systems, including design, Monte Carlo simulations, and HITL testing
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive innovation in aerospace technology
  • Develop high-fidelity models for GNC sensors and actuators
  • Perform open-loop and closed-loop stability analyses

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
  • 5+ years of related experience in dynamic modelling and GNC algorithm design
  • Advanced skills in SIMULINK, State Flow, Python, and C++ programming
  • Active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance required
  • Master’s degree is preferred for candidates with 3+ years of experience
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
  • life insurance
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • generous benefit package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
dynamic modellingGNC algorithm designMonte Carlo simulationsHITL testinghigh-fidelity modelsopen-loop stability analysisclosed-loop stability analysisSIMULINKState FlowPython
Soft Skills
mentoringinnovation
Certifications
Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance