
Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer III – Clearance Required
Sierra Space
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Centennial • Colorado • United States
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Salary
💰 $118,952 - $163,558 per year
Tech Stack
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