Hiring: Principal Guidance, Navigation, & Control (GNC) Engineer Company: K2 Space Corporation Location: Los Angeles, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 07:42:51 Target Skills & Keywords : Alpine, C, C++, Julia, MATLAB, Python, Systems Design About the job Required Skills: •In the first year, you will own the planning and development of future tooling to support GNC in defining vehicle level capabilities, especially for future missions. This includes mission design, precision pointing and controls analysis, constellation development, and 6-DOF simulation development. •Interface directly with other engineering leads to set the direction and develop novel vehicle architecture •Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond •Develop novel slewing algorithms of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond •Develop simulation and modeling tools to support vehicle and GNC trade studies. This includes mission design, controls analysis, and 6-DOF simulation development. •Integral to building the GNC organization by recruiting, hiring, and mentoring other engineers Compensation: •$190,000 - $260,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Base salary range for this role is $190,000 - $260,000 + equity in the company Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!