Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer
Space Kinetic · El Segundo, California
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Space Kinetic's roles stay open a median of 83 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Space Kinetic's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Space Kinetic
- high 48 stale, 1 reposted of 48 open
- Hiring momentum
- 56 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Space Kinetic's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Space Kinetic.
About this role
The Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer at Space Kinetic will lead the development of GNC subsystems for innovative space operations technology. Responsibilities include designing algorithms, conducting simulations, and ensuring integration with hardware and software components. The role demands collaboration with subcontractors and internal teams to meet mission requirements and involves a commitment to ambitious project timelines.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 Space Kinetic as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- 3+ years of GNC experience
- Prior Spacecraft and Satellite Development and Operations experience
- Experience working cross functionally across subsystems
- Prior experience directly interfacing with aerospace customers
- End to End project lifecycle experience
Nice to have
- Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
- Experience with flight software frameworks (e.g., NASA cFS, F’ FPrime)
- Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE)
What you get
- Equity-Based Compensation
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 3.5% company match
- Highly Competitive PTO
- Paid company holidays + winter break
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
Worth weighing
- No remote work mentioned, position is onsite in El Segundo, CA
- Role requires a high level of commitment and urgency, not a traditional 40-hour work week
- Salary range provided but individual pay may vary significantly based on various factors
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Listed by Space Kinetic on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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