Future Projects GNC Engineer (Navigation)
The Exploration Company
About this role
As a Future Projects GNC Engineer (Navigation) at The Exploration Company, you will be responsible for the conceptual design and development of spacecraft navigation systems, including defining requirements and managing technical baselines. Your role includes developing navigation algorithms, high-fidelity simulations, and collaborating with software and avionics teams to ensure proper implementation and testing. You will support proposal development for new projects while ensuring timely and quality delivery of your work packages, leveraging your background in aerospace engineering and GNC systems to advance commercial space capabilities.
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About The Exploration Company
www.exploration.spaceThe Exploration Company is a pioneering venture focused on creating accessible, sustainable, and cooperative space solutions. Their flagship product, Nyx, is a modular, reusable, and in-orbit refillable space vehicle designed to transport cargo safely and affordably to and from low-Earth orbit and beyond. With a strong commitment to innovation, the company aims to revolutionize space travel by enabling a cooperative future in space exploration and operations.
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The Exploration Company
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About The Exploration Company
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$93k – $125k
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