GNC EngineerDepartment Autonomous SystemsEmployment Type Full TimeLocation Boulder CountyCompensation 125000 - 155000 yearDescriptionAs a Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer at Impulse Space you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to vehicle GNC in all phases of development and operation while working closely with a fast paced agile team.ResponsibilitiesImplement GNC flight test and analysis systems for high-performance space vehicles produced at scaleDevelop robust algorithms for spacecraft satellites in LEO and GEO large upper stages and landersGenerate GNC verification data for Impulses suite of missionsParticipate in GNC software development both flight code and simulationFor Senior and higher mentor other engineers and define the best practices for vehicle GNCCreate tools to be used for all flight vehicle GNC systems enabling missions to be realized quicklyResolve technical issues with innovative resourceful solutionsCommunicate design needs intent and capability to the broader engineering teamMinimum QualificationsBachelors degree in engineering discipline2 years of experience in spacecraft GNC design and analysisProficiency in Matlab and CExperience with performing control analysis in time and frequency domains estimation theory or astrodynamicsPreferred Skills and ExperienceDemonstrated experience in upper stage or lander controlDemonstrated experience with rendezvous and proximity operations RPO or formation flyingExperience in a startup or agile development environmentExperience in spacecraft operationsExperience with vehicle-GNC design processes from concept through design reviews and implementationAdditional InformationCompensation bands are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills education experience technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary for full-time hires you may also be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and access to medical vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401k retirement plan. Impulse Spaces spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations ITAR and Export Administration Regulations EAR. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons i.e. U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent U.S. resident green card holder an individual granted asylum in the U.S. or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State Commerce or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national originethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.