Head of Guidance, Navigation, and Control
Fortastra Corporation · Torrance, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $250,000.00 - $350,000.00
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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 Head of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) at Fortastra will lead the development of flight-critical algorithms for autonomous spacecraft, focusing on operations such as rendezvous and precision maneuvering. This role involves setting technical direction, overseeing system performance, and managing a team to deliver mission-critical autonomy from concept to flight. The candidate will also be responsible for integrating GN&C with other systems and ensuring the reliability of control systems in challenging environments.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- 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., M.S., or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in spacecraft, launch vehicle, or autonomous system GN&C
- Demonstrated ownership of flight-critical GN&C systems from concept through on-orbit operations
- Deep expertise in control systems, nonlinear dynamics, and state estimation (e.g., Kalman filtering)
- Strong experience with relative motion, orbital mechanics, and RPO or formation flying missions
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex systems under schedule and performance constraints
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
- Social Events: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities
Worth weighing
- 5 days on-site in Torrance, CA required
- The pay range for this role is $250,000.00 - $350,000.00, which may vary based on qualifications and experience
- This is a technical leadership role, not a pure management position, which may not suit those looking for traditional management roles
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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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