Senior GNC Engineer Job at Darwin Recruitment GmbH (San Francisco)

Senior Aerospace Engineer - Flight Mechanics

Do you want to be part of a proven team working on the next generation of space ...

Location

United States , Brook Park, Ohio

Salary:

Not provided

Arcfield

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10-12 years years of applicable experience with a Bachelors of Science in an a related field, 8-10 with a Masters, 5-7 with a PhD
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret security clearance
Strong technical understanding in orbital mechanics, vehicle dynamics, GNC, aerodynamics, and rocket propulsion
Excellent capability in model development, computer programming, and data analysis
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiar with C/C++, Fortran, Ada, and Matlab

Job Responsibility

Develop required environmental and vehicle models and integrate them with flight software to perform nominal and Monte Carlo dispersed software guided launch vehicle trajectory simulations
Process the simulation data and perform Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and trajectory/performance analyses to ensure compliance with mission design requirements
Interface with Launch Service Provider (LSP) personnel and resolve related technical issues in support of mission integration activities
Participate in related LSP technical reviews and support discipline analysis working group meetings
Document and present responsible IV&V activities and analyses
Provide technical support to the management as requested

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy - Calibration, Mapping & Localization

As a Staff/Senior Software Engineer on our Calibration, Localization, & Mapping ...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

180000.00 - 198000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MS/Phd with focus in robotics or a similar technical field of study
Solid foundation in probability theory, linear algebra, 3D geometry, and spatial coordinate transformations
In-depth understanding of matrix factorization algorithms and Lie algebra/groups
Solid theoretical knowledge of state-of-the-art techniques in 3D Lidar-based mapping and localization for autonomous vehicles (LOAM series, GICP, FastLIO, bundle-adjustment)
Familiarity with state estimation frameworks such as EKF’s as well as modern nonlinear optimization libraries (GTSAM, G2O, Ceres-Solver, GNC-Solver, etc.)
6+ years of industry experience as an autonomous vehicle or robotics software engineering professional including hands-on implementation and tuning on production hardware
6+ years industry experience writing C++ software in a production environment - architecture design, unit testing, code review, algorithm performance trade-offs, etc.
Proficiency in Python
Excellent written & verbal communication skills

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, tune, and test mapping, localization, and sensor calibration algorithms for our autonomous vehicle platforms using C++ and Python
Develop tooling and metrics for performance validation and continuous testing frameworks
Balance project tasks, code reviews, and research to meet product-driven milestones in a fast-paced startup environment

What we offer

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages

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

Senior AOCS Software & GNC Engineer

The Mission of the AOCS Software & GNC Engineer is to ensure our satellites reli...

Location

Finland , Espoo

Salary:

Not provided

ICEYE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Thinking from a first-principles mindset
Proven track record designing and deploying attitude control systems for spacecrafts or drones (spacecrafts are preferred)
Strong understanding of Control theory fundamentals
Strong understanding of Kalman filtering techniques
Production-grade coding skills in Simulink or C/C++ plus solid CI/CD habits and test-driven mindset

Job Responsibility

Ensure satellites reliably point perfectly for maximum revenue
Guarantee satellites can take high-quality images whenever and wherever needed
Design and maintain reliable, fault-tolerant attitude control software
Increase satellite operational and available time
Optimize satellite agility and pointing accuracy
Make ADCS domain knowledge and metrics transparent and accessible
Maintain a maintainable codebase
Simplify where possible

What we offer

Occupational healthcare
Occupational and accident insurance
Yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish
Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
Relocation support
Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces
Wide variety of coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets
Competitive salary contingent on experience level

Fulltime

Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Hermeus is seeking a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to support the development,...

Location

United States , Jacksonville

Salary:

138550.00 - 187450.00 USD / Year

Hermeus

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or a related Engineering discipline
7+ years of experience in propulsion test, mechanical systems, or fluid systems design and operation
Hands-on experience working with high-pressure, cryogenic, or high-temperature fluid systems
Proficiency in reading and creating P&IDs and mechanical drawings
Experience with data acquisition and control systems
Strong understanding of system safety practices and operational discipline in hazardous test environments
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Effective communicator who can work independently within a fast-paced, cross-functional team
Valid driver’s license and ability to work extended hours or weekends as required by test schedules
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, and maintain propulsion test stands and associated infrastructure, including mechanical systems, fluid systems, and instrumentation
Execute propulsion and subsystem test operations, including planning, integration, checkouts, and post-test analysis
Support the maintenance of existing test equipment, data acquisition systems, and control hardware
Generate and review detailed test plans, procedures, and safety documentation
Collaborate with propulsion, GNC, software, and vehicle systems engineers to support test article integration and operation
Analyze test data to validate performance, identify anomalies, and recommend design or procedural improvements
Participate in system readiness reviews, safety walkdowns, and test preparation activities
Work with technicians to install hardware, route fluid lines, connect instrumentation, and configure control systems
Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions when test failures or anomalies occur
Drive continuous improvements in test operations, safety, and reliability processes

What we offer

Competitive salary and equity
Unlimited PTO policy
Paid parental leave
Potential for year-end bonuses
100% employer-paid health care
401k & Retirement Plans
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options

Fulltime

Senior AOCS Engineer

This role is an exciting opportunity to join the AOCS team with responsibility f...

Location

United Kingdom

Salary:

80000.00 GBP / Year

Darwin Recruitment GmbH

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years experience in AOCS design and analysis
A degree or equivalent in an engineering or technical discipline
Proven experience in AOCS, System level design, Control and estimation, Hardware and software, Verification

Job Responsibility

AOCS Sub system lead and Work Package Manager within the AOCS Team responsible for the AOCS subsystem of a spacecraft for the duration of the mission from cradle to grave
Top level design and requirements capture, including working with payload requirements to derive AOCS requirements
AOCS system and operation design and verification, including all interactions of the AOCS with the rest of the spacecraft system and subsystems
Subsystem module, sensor and actuator definition and requirements and flow to product owners and equipment engineers
Support hardware delivery for spacecraft integration. Includes monitoring procurement or development and test where necessary
AOCS mode, algorithm and control design
AOCS software requirements and TM/TC
LEOP and commissioning of the AOCS
Authoring of Technical documents

Fulltime

Chief Engineer, Space Missions

We have an exciting opportunity for a Chief Engineer, Space Missions located at ...

Location

United States , Littleton

Salary:

222000.00 - 280000.00 USD / Year

Redwire Space

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
20+ years of experience in spacecraft or complex aerospace system development
Demonstrated experience serving as a Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer, or equivalent senior technical authority
Deep understanding of full spacecraft system architecture including mission design, avionics, power, GNC, software, structures, thermal, and integration & test
Proven ability to solve complex, cross-disciplinary technical problems and adjudicate difficult engineering tradeoffs
Experience leading technical execution through SRR, PDR, CDR, qualification, launch readiness, and on-orbit operations
Eligible for a U.S. security clearance

Job Responsibility

Serve as the senior technical authority across the Space Missions portfolio, ensuring technical integrity, rigor, and mission assurance
Allocate time across programs to address the most complex, high-risk technical challenges, providing hands-on technical leadership and independent technical judgment
Drive systems thinking throughout the full spacecraft lifecycle, ensuring cohesive architecture, requirements flow down, interfaces, and verification closure
Lead and participate in independent technical reviews, gate reviews, readiness assessments, anomaly and failure resolution efforts, and design decisions, bringing cross-program insight and historical context
Establish and uphold engineering principles, standards, and best practices across spacecraft, products, and disciplines
Mentor and coach technical leaders and Responsible Engineers
Provide technical oversight during proposal development, architecture definition, and early mission concept studies
Act as a trusted technical interface to customers, partners, and internal executives

What we offer

Highly competitive benefits package
Commitment to core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence

Fulltime

Senior Structural Dynamics Engineer

Are you a Structural Dynamics Engineer, passionate about solving spacecraft jitt...

Location

United States , Los Angeles

Salary:

150000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Year

NewSpace Technical

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar field
5+ years’ experience in structural dynamics, loads, and vibroacoustics for spacecraft
Deep expertise in Nastran or Simcenter Nastran
Strong understanding of signal processing and model reduction
Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or DMAP for automating analysis and processing large datasets
Eligible for or willing and able to obtain a U.S. DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Job Responsibility

Lead micro-vibration and jitter analysis, predicting LoS stability impacts from reaction wheels, cryocoolers, mechanisms, and thermal transients
Generate and validate reduced-order flex models (e.g., Craig-Bampton superelements) for GNC time-domain simulations
Analyze control-structure interaction (CSI) and advise on notch filters, controller shaping, and stability margins for precision slews
Architect automated workflows for Coupled Loads Analysis (CLA) and sine vibration predictions to accelerate design iterations
Plan, support, and correlate modal survey tests, validating FEM fidelity and structural mass/stiffness properties
Drive methodology improvements in model reduction, damping interpretation, and dataset handling
Collaborate with GNC, pointing, thermal, structural, and systems teams to align performance budgets and simulation models
Document analytical methods, model assumptions, and verification results

What we offer

Competitive Salary + Equity + Benefits + Flexible PTO

Fulltime

Senior GNC Engineer

Darwin Recruitment GmbH

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 24, 2026

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