Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Engineer
Fortastra Corporation · Torrance, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $190,000.00 - $230,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Fortastra Corporation's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Fortastra Corporation's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Fortastra Corporation
- high 4 stale, 0 reposted of 7 open
- Hiring momentum
- 9 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Fortastra Corporation's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Fortastra Corporation.
About this role
The Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer at Fortastra will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating flight-critical algorithms for autonomous spacecraft operations. Daily tasks include developing GNC algorithms, integrating them into embedded flight software, and collaborating with various teams to ensure mission readiness. The role requires a strong technical background in control theory and hands-on experience with simulation and testing environments.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Fortastra Corporation as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in spacecraft, launch vehicle, or autonomous system GNC
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and C/C++
- Demonstrated experience with Kalman filtering, nonlinear control, and state estimation
- Proven ability to transition algorithms from simulation to flight in operational environments
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain or have an active TS/SCI clearance
What you get
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- Equity: Share in Fortastra's success with equity in the company
- 401(k): A 401(k) plan to help you invest in your future
- Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities
Worth weighing
- The pay range is specified but varies based on qualifications and interview performance, which may lead to uncertainty about final compensation.
- The role requires on-site work in Torrance, CA, which may not suit remote work preferences.
- The position emphasizes high autonomy and ownership, which may not align with candidates preferring more structured environments.
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Listed by Fortastra Corporation on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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