Autonomous Spacecraft GNC Engineer
quantum spaceDerwood (MD)
Autonomous Spacecraft GNC Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
quantum spaceDerwood (MD)
SENIORITY
Lead
About the role
Quantum Space in Rockville, MD seeks a Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer to own GNC development across the spacecraft lifecycle, including modeling, estimation, control algorithms, flight software integration, and hardware test.
You will implement and tune attitude control laws, perform EKF/UKF sensor fusion, and validate algorithms through SIL/HIL and full-vehicle simulations, collaborating with avionics and systems teams.
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