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Senior GNC Engineer - Controls and Simulation in Saratoga

Energy Jobline ZR, Saratoga, California, us, 95071

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Job Description Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place! E‑Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper‑scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly‑advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems. We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space‑based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

What you will do:

Design, implement, tune, test, and operate satellite

control algorithms and flight software .

Maintain and expand

high‑fidelity 6‑DOF GNC simulation

tools, including the implementation of new dynamics, environment, and hardware models.

Collaborate with software engineers to

integrate controls software

into flight software stack.

Apply rigorous software

configuration management

processes.

Build and utilize

software tools

to process and analyze telemetry for performance assessment, and ground/in‑orbit verifications.

Collaborate

with cross‑functional teams to provide domain expertise and support integration efforts.

Contribute to engineering reviews and generate clear

detailed technical documentation

and test reports.

What you bring to this role:

MS + 5 years / PhD + 2 years

in Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent, with work experience in relevant fields.

Proven experience owning the

design and deployment of advanced control algorithms

in safety‑critical applications such as aerospace or ground vehicles, including classical, optimal (LQR, MPC), and robust control.

Familiarity with modelling and tuning

GNC‑related software models

for actuators, sensors, kinematics/dynamics, and environment.

Experience with

model‑based validation of end‑to‑end control systems

from stability analysis and model‑in‑the‑loop simulations to Monte Carlo campaigns and hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing.

Hands‑on experience with

C++, Matlab/Simulink, Python, Git and Linux .

Strong practical skills in building and debugging

complex software and algorithms .

Strong initiative, with excellent teamwork, communication, and documentation skills; comfortable in a fast‑paced

startup environment .

Bonus points:

Familiarity with

attitude estimation , including attitude sensors (IMUs, magnetometers, GNSS, star cameras, etc.), Kalman filters, and related estimation and fusion algorithms.

Experience with

space industry

practices: design, qualification, acceptance, integration, operations.

Experience with

machine learning and artificial intelligence

techniques.

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $100,000 - $200,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in‑orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow‑ed. E‑Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E‑Space is right for you:

An opportunity to really make a difference

Sustainability at our core

Fair and honest workplace

Innovative thinking is encouraged

Competitive salaries

Continuous learning and development

Health and wellness care options

Financial solutions for the future

Optional legal services (US only)

Paid holidays

Paid time off

If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.

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