GNC Engineer: Precision Spacecraft Pointing & Maneuvering

Posted 4 days ago

approach ventureMillbrae (CA)

Geodetic Surveyors Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

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About the role

Approach Venture LLC in San Francisco is seeking a GNC Engineer to own the spacecraft's guidance, navigation, and control, including attitude determination and laser pointing. You will develop the algorithms from first principles and carry them into flight software on a small, collaborative team. This role covers high-precision pointing, STK/MATLAB workflows, and hardware-in-the-loop testing, with hybrid or remote-with-travel options and relocation support if needed.

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