Staff GNC Software Engineer
Ursa Major
About this role
A GNC Software Engineer develops and validates guidance, navigation, and control software for flight systems in aerospace and defense applications. The role translates GNC concepts and models into flight-ready embedded software and supports simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and flight test environments. The engineer partners with systems, avionics, propulsion, and test teams to ensure GNC software meets mission, performance, and safety requirements.
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About Ursa Major
ursamajor.comUrsa Major is an American aerospace and defense company that designs and manufactures propulsion and defense systems. Their American-built propulsion solutions are engineered to help customers "adapt quicker, strike farther, and fly faster," and are deployed across land, air, sea, and space domains. Ursa Major positions itself as a trusted supplier for defense and aerospace organizations seeking high-performance, reliable propulsion technology.
Recent company news
Defence Industry EuropeU.S. Air Force and Ursa Major demonstrate Draper liquid rocket engine in supersonic flight of Affordable Rapid Missile Demonstrator
7 hours ago
Defence BlogU.S. Air Force tests ARMD missile demonstrator
9 hours ago
The Denver PostRocket maker receives largest single job incentive award in Colorado history
Dec 18, 2025
PR NewswireUrsa Major Raises $100 Million to Scale Hypersonics, Solid Rocket Motors and Space Mobility
Nov 18, 2025
Metal Additive Manufacturing magazineChris Spagnoletti named Ursa Major CEO
3 weeks ago
About Ursa Major
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
$150k – $185k
per year