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Katalyst Space Technologies

Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer, Space Systems

Katalyst Space Technologies · Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Posted about 3 months ago · $140,000 - $240,000

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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

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Katalyst Space Technologies's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Katalyst Space Technologies.

About this role

As a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Katalyst, you will support GNC algorithm trade studies, build simulation environments, and develop and validate simulation tools. Your role will involve collaborating on system-level integration, assisting with datasets, and supporting implementation, testing, and debugging of algorithms in a fast-paced environment focused on innovative space operations.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
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 degree in relevant engineering field
  • 3+ years of experience in guidance, navigation, and control
  • Experience in modeling and simulation
  • Algorithm development for state estimation
  • Trajectory or path planning
  • Classical or modern control of dynamical systems

Nice to have

  • Experience with space system development, especially around guidance, navigation and control, or rendezvous proximity operations
  • Orbital mechanics / Astrodynamics knowledge
  • Git, Linux, Basilisk familiarity
  • C/C++ experience
  • Strong communication skills

What you get

  • Stock options & equity
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Catered lunches

Worth weighing

  • Base salary is determined on a case-by-case basis, with a range of $140,000 - $240,000, which may vary based on experience and skills.
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
  • Role requires compliance with ITAR regulations, which may affect non-US applicants.

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