GNC Engineer (Controls) Job at Mach Industries (Huntington Beach)

Guidance Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer III

The Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer III is responsible for des...

Location

United States , Mendon

Salary:

107010.00 - 124845.00 USD / Year

Autonomous Solutions

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's degree in Engineering with emphasis in Controls, Robotics, Localization, or a related discipline
4–6 years of experience developing control or localization systems for robotics, autonomous systems, or complex electromechanical platforms
Strong proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and C/C++
Solid foundation in control theory, system modeling, and state estimation
Experience tuning controllers such as PID or implementing state-space control methods
Experience validating algorithms through simulation and real-world testing environments
Ability to collaborate effectively across software, systems, and hardware engineering teams
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical designs and results
Willingness to travel to field test sites for system validation and tuning

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and test control and localization algorithms for autonomous ground vehicles and apply them to real-world robotic systems
Tune control systems and deploy them on embedded vehicle platforms such as vehicle control units (VCUs)
Model and simulate mechanical and electrical system behavior using tools such as MATLAB and Simulink
Validate algorithms through simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and real-world field testing
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Embedded Software, Mechanical Engineering, Perception, and Systems Engineering
Document system models, algorithm designs, tuning methods, and performance results
Support field integration, testing, and troubleshooting of autonomous systems
Contribute to proposal development and technical documentation for engineering programs
Develop and apply control methods such as PID tuning, state-space control, or advanced control techniques
Write or contribute to internal technical documentation, white papers, and research publications

What we offer

401k with employer match
Generous HSA contribution
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
PTO, Paid Holidays, and Flextime
ASI covers 90% of employee medical plan costs

Fulltime

New

GNC Engineer

In this position, you will contribute to the development and evaluation of guida...

Location

United States , Chandler

Salary:

Not provided

Softworld

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience – OR – Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience
Must have existing U.S. Government security clearance at Secret or Top Secret
Exposure to C++, Python, and development in a Linux environment
Active Secret Clearance Required

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains
Work on a 6 degree of freedom (6DOF) simulation to design and test flight code
Optimize flight software and simulation software
Work with various trajectory optimization software and tools

What we offer

voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability
retirement savings plan
service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
transit spending account
paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Fulltime

New

Senior GNC Engineer

Darwin Space are currently hiring for a Senior GNC Engineer in Paris.

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

90000.00 EUR / Year

Darwin Recruitment GmbH

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's degree or equivalent in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (a PhD is a plus)
At least 5 years of professional experience in GNC within the drone, aerospace, or automotive industries
You have been part of a GNC or Flight Dynamics team that successfully brought a drone or aerospace product to market
Strong experience in modeling and control with demonstrated mastery of Simulink and theoretical knowledge in dynamics and automation
Excellent skills in Python and C/C++, with experience in MATLAB/Simulink and autocoding practices
Strong understanding of microcontrollers, actuators, drivers, and the implementation/verification of software on flight computers
Data analysis, able to extract insights from flight data

Job Responsibility

Modeling & Control: Understand and model airship dynamics to design and implement control and guidance laws for mission execution
Robustness & Safety: Develop flight strategies for difficult conditions and design risk mitigation strategies for degraded modes
Hardware Integration: Debug embedded systems and implement flight computers, actuators, and various types of sensors
Testing & Documentation: Define and participate in flight tests and simulations, ensuring thorough documentation of implemented models and control laws
Future Innovation: Improve the performance of existing airships while actively participating in the design of future flight solutions

Fulltime

New

Gnc Engineer

Darwin Space are currently hiring for a GNC Engineer in Luxembourg.

Location

Luxembourg , Luxembourg

Salary:

110000.00 EUR / Year

Darwin Recruitment GmbH

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Has 3+ years of experience in GNC engineering
Holds a Master's degree in Control Engineering, Space Engineering or related field
Has experience with lab-based system identification and characterization of real systems
Has experience across all phases of product development, from design to testing and validation
Has worked on space projects and/or multi-disciplinary systems
Has experience with embedded systems or real-time control
Is proficient with MATLAB/ Simulink and scripting languages such as Python
Is familiar with Linux-based environments or is able to get acquainted in a fast manner
Is familiar with Microsoft office suite and Teams or is able to get acquainted in a fast manner
Is an outstanding verbal and written communicator in English with great interpersonal skills

Job Responsibility

Develop, test, and validate control systems for pointing, acquisition & tracking
Perform system modelling, identification and lab characterization of both hardware and software components
Collaborate and interface with multidisciplinary teams across hardware and software domains
Write and review documentation.

Fulltime

Lead / Senior GNC Engineer

A spacecraft points, manoeuvres and stays alive because someone got the GNC righ...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

198750.00 USD / Year

Darwin Recruitment GmbH

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical discipline with 5 or more years of industry experience
Strong GNC fundamentals and spacecraft system level knowledge
Ability to perform complex GNC system analyses covering kinematics, dynamics and control systems using existing or self developed tools
Proven ability to lead a small team of engineers and collaborate across subsystems and programme leadership
Ability to decompose large and complex tasks into clearly defined work packages for personal execution or delegation
US Person status required
Top Secret clearance required post start

Job Responsibility

As the Responsible Engineering Authority for GNC on a programme or constellation, you will own hardware, software and analysis delivery across the full lifecycle. That means performing subsystem design and analysis, leading flight control software development and validation, selecting sensors and actuators, and managing GNC work within programme cost and schedule constraints
You will lead a team of GNC engineers, decompose and delegate work effectively, interface across subsystems and programme management, and provide on console support during on orbit operations
Reporting technical progress and tracking risk to leadership is a core part of the position

Fulltime

Lead / Senior GNC Engineer

Lead / Senior GNC Engineer (Satellites / Spacecraft) Location: Los Angeles, Cali...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

Not provided

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline with focus on astrodynamics
5+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC, including ADCS and propulsion systems
Strong experience in orbital mechanics, mission design, and trajectory analysis
Proficiency in programming (Python, C++, or MATLAB) for modelling and flight software integration
Experience with satellite operations, ground systems, and GPS interfacing
Hands-on experience working with hardware, integration, or cleanroom environments
Strong leadership ability with experience mentoring engineers and driving technical delivery
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Job Responsibility

Lead the design, integration, and testing of GNC systems across satellite programmes
Perform orbit design, trajectory analysis, and momentum/propellant budgeting using STK or Python-based tools
Develop and tune control laws for pointing, detumbling, and station-keeping
Interface with ADCS and propulsion suppliers to ensure seamless system integration
Work closely with avionics and integration teams to ensure correct hardware calibration and performance
Transition into mission operations, managing GNC manoeuvres and resolving in-flight anomalies
Act as the primary technical point of contact for external mission operations coordination (e.g. Space Defence stakeholders)
Document system design, testing, and performance, ensuring compliance with industry standards
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture

What we offer

Competitive Salary
Equity
Benefits
Flexible PTO

Fulltime

Senior GNC Engineer

Contribute to the design and development of flight control systems for Mach’s fi...

Location

United States , Huntington Beach

Salary:

150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Mach Industries

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field
4–7+ years designing and deploying flight control systems for fixed-wing aircraft or high-performance UAVs, including exposure to flight test
Strong understanding of flight dynamics, stability and controllability, and actuator/sensor modeling
Proficiency in C++ for embedded or real-time systems
strong MATLAB and/or Python skills for modeling, system identification, and analysis
Experience supporting verification workflows such as SIL/HIL testing, requirements validation, and safety-critical reviews
Familiarity with modern software development practices (git, code reviews, issue tracking) and telemetry/data analysis

Job Responsibility

Contribute to the design and development of flight control systems for Mach’s fixed-wing aircraft
Contribute to control system architecture and requirements for fixed-wing vehicles, including primary flight control, envelope protection, autothrottle/energy management, and mode logic
Design and implement control laws that account for actuator limits, time delays, and sensor noise
Support system identification and aerodynamic model development using wind-tunnel, CFD, and flight-test data
develop and maintain linearized models
Implement and test fault-handling and reconfiguration strategies (sensor/actuator monitoring, control allocation, redundancy management) with an emphasis on safe degradation
Execute verification & validation activities, including SIL/HIL testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and support of flight-readiness reviews
Participate in flight-test planning and execution
analyze flight data, tune controllers, and iterate designs under supervision of senior technical leads
Collaborate in design reviews and code reviews

What we offer

Offers Equity
healthcare, dental and vision plans
retirement savings
paid time off
funds for continuing education, training, and career growth

Fulltime

Internship UAV Controls Engineer

You will work in our team of experienced 3D vision engineers, 3D computer graphi...

Location

Netherlands , Delft

Salary:

1000.00 EUR / Month

Fiducial

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Foundational understanding of flight dynamics, control theory, and real-time systems
Hands-on experience (academic, hobby, or project-based) designing control loops for UAVs or similar dynamic systems
Familiarity with flight control stacks such as PX4, Ardupilot, or other open-source autopilots
Strong programming skills in C++ or Python
Awareness of state estimation and filtering concepts (e.g., sensor fusion, complementary filters, or EKF basics)
Comfort working with UAV simulators or an eagerness to learn SITL/HIL testing workflows
Curiosity and motivation to learn quickly, explore new areas, and seek guidance when needed
A hands-on attitude, persistence, and enthusiasm for building and improving real flying systems
Full-time availability (40 hours)

Job Responsibility

Contributing to the development and tuning of guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms for autonomous flight, including takeoff, landing, and waypoint following
Assisting in integrating control and navigation modules with perception and state estimation systems
Using simulation environments (SITL/HIL) to test and validate flight control behavior before hardware deployment
Reviewing and interpreting flight logs and telemetry to help assess control performance and identify issues
Working closely with hardware and flight test teams to configure and calibrate UAV platforms
Supporting flight test campaigns through setup, monitoring, and post-flight data analysis
Helping improve internal tools for simulation, control diagnostics, and flight visualization
Learning from and collaborating with senior engineers to iterate between simulation and real-world testing and continuously improve flight performance

What we offer

10 vacation days during internship period
(Really) flexible working hours and option to work from home 2 days per week
Have a direct and significant influence on highly innovative products
The opportunity to iterate quickly with tight feedback loops, close to the product
Responsibility over the things you implement, you are the expert on what you build

Fulltime

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