Sr. GNC Engineer

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. GNC Engineer to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the GNC Engineering Manager
, the Sr. GNC Engineer will be responsible for a wide range of analysis, software, hardware, testing, integration, and documentation in a fast‑paced environment.

• Design, analysis, implementation, and testing of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms for spacecraft
• Develop and maintain high‑fidelity 6‑DOF simulations with MATLAB/Simulink
• Support vehicle control system architecture sizing and definition
• Perform software‑in‑the‑loop and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing
• Provide technical inputs and support for proposal efforts
• Support mission operations and anomaly resolution
• Provide technical mentorship and peer review for coworkers
• Perform all other duties assigned

• Master’s Degree in an engineering field with a concentration in dynamics and control
• 5 or more years of related work experience
• Demonstrated GNC engineering and software development using MATLAB and Simulink
• Strong fundamental understanding of orbital dynamics and classical mechanics
• Highly motivated, self‑starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without supervision
• Passion for the new space industry
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

• Ph.D. in Dynamics and controls is highly desired
• Experience with the design of spacecraft flexible body control, Kalman Filtering, jitter analysis, rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking (RPOD), fault detection, isolation, recovery
• Flight dynamics, Monte, navigation, orbit determination and mission operations for GEO and deep space
• Experience with autonomy for satellite, constellation management, orbit insertion, station‑keeping, and collision avoidance
• Low and high thrust trajectory design and optimization
• Hands‑on experience with small satellites, robotic systems, or similar
• Optical Communication Terminals (OCT)
• Assured Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (APNT)
• C++ and Python, experience

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case‑by‑case and may vary based on the job‑related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $180,000 USD

• 100% Company‑paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end‑to‑end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on‑orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at

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