Senior/Principal Navigation Engineer, Spacecraft
Katalyst Space Technologies · Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $150,000 - $200,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Katalyst Space Technologies's roles stay open a median of 82 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 98% of Katalyst Space Technologies's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Katalyst Space Technologies
- high 42 stale, 0 reposted of 42 open
- Hiring momentum
- 46 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
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About this role
As a Senior/Principal Navigation Engineer at Katalyst, you will architect vision-based navigation systems for autonomous space missions and define algorithms for pose estimation and sensor fusion. Your role involves building prototype computer vision pipelines, integrating camera systems, and validating perception algorithms using both synthetic and real datasets. You will lead technical projects from concept to deployment, ensuring navigation solutions are effectively integrated and tested within the full system.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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 Katalyst Space Technologies as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Aerospace, Robotics, Computer Vision, or related field
- 5+ years experience in navigation, state estimation, or computer vision systems
- Strong experience with computer vision techniques (e.g., SLAM, visual odometry, feature detection)
- Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for algorithm development
- Experience deploying algorithms to real-world or flight-like systems
- Proven ability to lead technical projects from concept to deployment
Nice to have
- Experience with space-based navigation (e.g., RPOD, planetary landing, SSA/SDA)
- Familiarity with multi-sensor fusion (IMU, cameras, LiDAR, etc.)
- Experience with OpenCV, ROS, or similar frameworks
- Understanding of spacecraft dynamics and GNC systems
- Experience with simulation tools and synthetic data generation
What you get
- Stock options & equity
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO
- Catered lunches
Worth weighing
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed
- Role involves working on projects with the U.S. Department of Defense, requiring compliance with ITAR regulations
- Base salary is determined on a case-by-case basis, with a range of $150,000 - $200,000 annually
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