GNC Engineer

Astra • Alameda, CA

1d • $115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

As a Senior GNC Engineer, you will be part of the small team that develops the control, estimation, and guidance algorithms that fly our rockets. You’ll be deeply involved in all aspects of GNC, but will also work closely with all teams to ensure that the rocket is designed and tested to launch, fly, and deploy its payload to the target orbit.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in aerospace vehicle GNC development and simulation
• Advanced degree in engineering, physics, mathematics or equivalent
• Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C++ or Python
• Experience building controllers for rockets, drones, or robots
• Experience implementing software interfaces and interpreting Interface Control Documents
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate ideas and give technical feedback
• Excited to work in a fast-paced, self-driven, iterative startup environment, and to build the systems that enable daily launches to space

Nice To Haves

• Strong cross-functional communication skills
• Technical leadership experience

Responsibilities

• Develop GNC algorithms, simulation models, and trajectories
• Analyze ground test and flight data to verify system performance and improve the fidelity of the simulation
• Refine controllers and guidance algorithms to meet GNC requirements
• Build out test automation across Simulink simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, engine test cells, and integrated vehicles
• Support launch from mission control and fulfill GNC responsibilities during the countdown

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior