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Principal 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
82 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 Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer at Space Kinetic will lead the development of a new GNC architecture for innovative spacecraft. This role involves overseeing the GNC subsystem throughout its lifecycle, including concept development, algorithm design, and integration with hardware and software. The engineer will collaborate with various teams and partners to ensure successful mission operations and system performance validation.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
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 Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 7+ years of experience developing spacecraft GNC systems
  • Experience supporting spacecraft or satellite development and operations across the full project lifecycle
  • Experience developing GNC algorithms, conducting simulations, and performing hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Ability to work cross-functionally across spacecraft subsystems and interface directly with commercial or government aerospace customers
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance

Nice to have

  • Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or a related field
  • Experience with flight software frameworks such as NASA cFS, F´, or custom architectures
  • Familiarity with model-based systems engineering and interface control documentation

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 insurance
  • Unique Performance-based bonus opportunities

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed in the posting, but a pay range of $195,000 — $250,000 is mentioned
  • Position requires onsite work in El Segundo, CA with potential domestic travel up to 20%
  • Role demands a high level of commitment and urgency, not suitable for those seeking a traditional work schedule

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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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