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# GNC Engineer, Space Systems

- **Company:** Katalyst Talent Agency
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $240,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Algorithm Design, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Linux, Dynamical Systems, Hardware-In-The-Loop Simulation, Python (Programming Language), Motion Planning, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Orbital Mechanics, Git, Modeling and Simulation
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1851c3e8-e386-440a-93e2-31527111b03d

## About the Role

1. Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
 2. 3+ years of experience working in guidance, navigation, and control in one or more areas:
 3. Modeling and simulation
 4. Algorithm development for state estimation
 5. Trajectory or path planning
 6. Classical or modern control of dynamical systems
 7. Software development experience in Python for modeling and simulation applications
 8. Experience with GNC systems, sensors, or control algorithms
 9. Ability to work in fast-paced startup environment
 10. Strong problem-solving skills

Desired

 1. Experience with space system development, especially around guidance, navigation and control, or rendezvous proximity operations.
 2. Orbital mechanics / Astrodynamics knowledge
 3. Git, Linux, Basilisk familiarity C/C++ experience
 4. Strong communication skills
 5. Real-time embedded systems experience
 6. Hardware-in-the-loop experience
 7. Spacecraft hardware knowledge (RWAs, thrusters, etc)
 8. Mission operations experience

Additional Requirements: Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

## Description

We build robotic spacecraft that enable dynamic space operations, creating a future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story. What you do there is the future. We are not building the trains. We are building the machines that lay down the tracks. By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space activity that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

Katalyst Culture:

Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding. You'll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real. We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it's harder. You'll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.

What You'll Do

 1. Supporting GNC algorithm trade studies
 2. Building simulation environments and prototype algorithms
 3. Collaborating on system-level integration
 4. Developing and validating 6-DoF simulation tools
 5. Assisting with datasets and algorithm evaluation
 6. Supporting implementation, testing, and debugging


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