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About the Role

Confidential Client is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) Engineer I to support the design, analysis, and verification of spacecraft GNC subsystems. This is an entry-level engineering role ideal for early-career engineers, recent graduates, or those with internship/research experience who are passionate about spacecraft control, orbital mechanics, and simulation-driven development. You will work under technical leads and senior engineers to develop algorithms, run performance analyses, and help integrate GNC flight software and hardware-in-the-loop tests.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist in design, analysis, and implementation of GNC algorithms (classical control design and Kalman filtering).
• Support analysis of GNC mode transitions and evaluate performance against system requirements.
• Create and run Monte Carlo simulations to quantify performance and margins.
• Develop MATLAB scripts, SIMULINK models, and integrate simulations with tools such as STK.
• Analyze and interpret sensor data (IMU, GPS) for navigation and state estimation tasks.
• Support integration of GNC flight software (FSW) into simulations and HITL setups.
• Document analysis results, produce technical reports, and present findings to the team.
• Estimate workloads and prioritize day-to-day tasks under direction from technical leads.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or a related technical field — or equivalent work experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant engineering experience (including academic projects, internships, or research).
• Foundational knowledge of statics, dynamics, control systems, and orbital mechanics.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and familiarity with SIMULINK, STK, and version control (GIT/SVN).
• Basic understanding of IMU and GPS sensor principles and navigation concepts.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

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Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience or coursework with Kalman filtering and classical control design.
• Experience running Monte Carlo simulations and analyzing GNC mode transitions.
• Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems (power, thermal, communications, jitter, structures).
• Experience integrating flight software into simulation or HITL environments.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort interpreting performance requirements.
• Clear technical communication skills and collaborative team mindset.

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Compensation & Requirements

• Pay Range: $83,999.00 - $115,498.25 per year (salary range provided per Colorado pay-transparency requirements).
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required; non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible.
• Actual base compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, education, and market factors.

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Benefits & Professional Growth

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package and career development opportunities, including medical, dental, and vision plans; retirement savings with employer contributions; paid time off; and professional development pathways to grow in GNC engineering and systems roles.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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