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 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

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

New

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 C++ Engineer - Satellite Real-Time Control Systems

The Mission of the Senior C++ Engineer - Satellite Real-Time Control Systems ICE...

Location

Finland , Helsinki

Salary:

Not provided

ICEYE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

You love writing modern C++ and know what production-quality code looks like
Proven track record of shipping real-time control software for autonomous or safety-critical systems—satellites, drones, robotics, automotive…
Understand hard real-time constraints, latency budgeting and deterministic behaviour
Comfortable interfacing with sensors, actuators and embedded Linux environments
Champion of good engineering practice: rigorous testing at all levels, CI/CD, clear documentation
Ownership through full software lifecycle—from whiteboard concepts to on-orbit maintenance
Clear communicator who enjoys solving problems with colleagues across disciplines

Job Responsibility

Write and optimize real-time C++ code that meets strict determinism and latency budgets needed for safe and precise on-orbit execution
Build & own the software layer that bridges sensors, actuators and control algorithms - deterministic loops, telemetry pipelines and on-orbit autonomy
Drive quality through full development lifecycle: requirements → design → code → HIL/MIL testing → launch → on-orbit support
Collaborate with GNC, electronics, ground-segment and mission-ops engineers to debug, iterate and improve performance
Lead architecture evolution as our fleet and use-cases grow—refactor, optimise and introduce new technologies where they add value
Investigate anomalies: deep-dive into flight telemetry, reproduce issues on ground and roll out fixes that keep the constellation healthy

What we offer

Occupational healthcare, occupational and private insurance
Yearly benefit budget to spend on sport, transport, wellness, lunch, etc
Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
Time and resources for self-development, research, training, conferences, and certification schemes
Inspiring office environment with collaborative spaces and silent workspaces
Access to state-of-the-art labs and testing facilities
Opportunities to attend international space conferences

Fulltime

Senior AOCS/Robotics Engineer

Senior AOCS/Robotics Engineer. The Mission of the AOCS Software & GNC Engineer: ...

Location

Finland , Espoo

Salary:

Not provided

ICEYE

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Thinking from a first-principles mindset - your work will often involve resolving in-orbit anomalies, which you will need to tackle in a systematic manner to understand their root-cause and propose solutions to mitigate those in the future
Proven track record of owning cross-domain systems involving feedback control loops over their complete lifecycle
Understanding of AOCS fundamentals - what are the functions the system performs, under what assumptions and constraints it operates, and how their violation impacts performance and stability
Understanding of control fundamentals and state estimation
Demonstrated broad knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines including controls, mechanical and electronics. AOCS is an electromechanical system in the and requires broad perspective to understand it fully

Job Responsibility

Maximized AOCS Availability: By careful hardware selection, systemic improvements to automatic anomaly resolution processes and finally going hands-on with an oscilloscope in electronics lab the role ensures that satellite constellations delivered by ICEYE are operational and always available for imaging
Increased Imaging Performance and Mission Success: The role will directly drive higher quality SAR data and mission success by optimizing satellite agility and pointing accuracy through hardware selection and systemic improvements
Enhanced Organizational AOCS Proficiency: By making AOCS domain knowledge transparent and accessible across the organization, the role will foster data-driven decision-making and enable more efficient, informed cross-functional support, ultimately making the entire organization more effective
Robust and Predictable AOCS Operations: The establishment of well-defined and accepted processes for anomaly handling, resolution, and AOCS component acceptance ensures predictable, reliable, and standardized operations

What we offer

Occupational healthcare, occupational and private insurance
Yearly benefit budget to spend on sport, transport, wellness, lunch, etc
Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
Relocation support (flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
Time and resources for self-development, research, training, conferences, and certification schemes
Inspiring office environment with collaborative spaces and silent workspaces
Access to state-of-the-art labs and testing facilities
Opportunities to attend international space conferences

Fulltime

New

Recruitment Consultant

Wilson is seeking a motivated, consultative and experienced Recruitment Consulta...

Location

Mexico

Salary:

Not provided

Wilson HR

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience recruiting candidates in pharmaceuticals or life sciences is a plus
Proven ability to successfully perform all aspects of recruiting, including competitive market research, passive sourcing, advanced internet searches, negotiating and closing candidates while achieving results in a fast-paced, metrics and deadline-driven recruiting environment
Ability to exceed performance expectations and goals, as well as implement feedback to achieve desired outcomes
Keep the recruiting pipeline in mind at all times. Additionally, you must be able to confidently communicate the pipeline to others
Strong client focus and commitment to continuous improvement
Ability to execute recruitment strategies, including clear articulation of RPO and client relationship
Possesses strong time prioritization skills, embraces change and demonstrates flexibility when directions and priorities shift
Actively participates on recruiting team and looks for ways to add value in addition to fostering an environment of open collaboration
Demonstrated computer proficiency, including intermediate MS office skills, experience working in an applicant tracking system and a strong social media presence

Job Responsibility

Oversee the selection process including identifying and assessing candidates, conducting initial phone screens, facilitating interviews and gathering feedback from our clients and candidates
Build and maintain a strong network of candidates through market research and on-going bench management, demonstrating the ability to anticipate client needs and hiring manager preferences by delivering strong submit-to-interview and interview-to-offer ratios
Develop a creative and proactive recruitment strategy to identify both passive and active candidates
Present strong talent for open positions and overcome objections in the hiring process
Consult with hiring managers (clients) in final selections, compensation and recruitment processes focusing on adding value and doing what is best for the client
Maintain strong client and candidate relationships and satisfaction
Ensure weekly and monthly submit and hire goals are met
Update and maintain reports, such as applicant tracking system data and reports, along with other related administrative responsibilities

What we offer

Unlimited paid time off (known as MyTime), regional holidays, and the opportunity to work from home
A comprehensive benefits package based on region that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and retirement savings

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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