Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer Associate

Responsibilities

• Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware
• Tackle meaningful, high-impact projects that contribute to real-world satellite missions
• Collaborate with experienced engineers to solve complex problems in orbital mechanics and control systems

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an M.S. program in a technical discipline (e.g., engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design
• Hold a four-year degree in a similar technical discipline
• Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods
• Experience with Python and/or C/C++
• Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required due to export regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with spacecraft design
• Experience with low thrust trajectories

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, our team of engineers and entrepreneurs is designing, building, and operating satellites to connect the world.