Staff GNC Analysis Engineer

Ursa Major Event Management & Consultancy

Guidance Navigation and Controls Analysis Engineer designing flight systems for aerospace applications at Ursa Major. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure effective vehicle control and performance.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeBerthoud • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and maintain flight GNC systems for aerospace applications
Translate GNC requirements into models and into efficient, reliable embedded software
Develop and execute simulations to evaluate guidance, navigation, and control performance
Coordinate with design to ensure that vehicle design parameters align with control system requirements.
Support system integration, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight test activities
Analyze test and flight data to assess performance and drive improvements
Contribute to requirements definition, verification, and traceability for GNC functions
Identify and mitigate technical risks through analysis, testing, and peer review
Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical design, avionics, software, and test engineers
Document designs, analyses, and test results for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Professional experience developing GNC models and algorithms for aerospace or defense systems
Strong understanding of classical control, estimation, and vehicle dynamics
Experience implementing algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, or Python or equivalent
Ability to work effectively across disciplines and communicate technical concepts clearly
Ability to work effectively in teams or individually

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
EAP Program
Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
Equity Grants in the Company

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Hard Skills & Tools

GNC Systems DesignEmbedded Software DevelopmentSimulation ExecutionAlgorithm ImplementationControl System RequirementsTechnical Risk MitigationRequirements DefinitionVerification and TraceabilityVehicle DynamicsEstimation Techniques

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science