Senior Guidance, Navigation, & Control (GNC) Engineer

K2 Space (1 month ago)

United StatesOnsiteFull TimeSenior$160,000 - $220,000Guidance Navigation & Control

About this role

K2 Space is seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to help define and mature guidance, navigation, and control solutions for large, high-powered satellite platforms across LEO to deep space. The role sits within a fast-growing Series B space startup and contributes to preparing the spacecraft for its first flight demonstrations while helping grow the GNC organization. The position involves close collaboration across engineering teams and supporting on-orbit operations and future GNC upgrades.

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Required Skills

GNC Architecture
Trade Studies
Filter Design
Frequency Analysis
Autonomous Navigation
V&V
6-DOF Simulation
Flight Software
Simulation Development
Mission Design

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About K2 Space

k2space.com

K2 Space develops a satellite bus that delivers the capabilities of large, high‑performance satellites at the price point and production speed of small satellites, breaking the historic correlation between mass and cost. Their multi‑orbit, high‑capability spacecraft are designed for commercial, scientific, and defense missions that need heavier payloads, longer lifetimes, and greater onboard performance than typical smallsats. K2 emphasizes rapid production and lower cost‑per‑kg through a scalable, purpose‑built architecture, enabling customers to field enterprise‑grade space systems faster and more affordably than with traditional large satellites.