Senior GNC Engineer

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Work mode

Hybrid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

In-office days

2 days From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Early From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Senior GNC Engineer Hybrid- CA | Hybrid | Remote Turion Space is seeking a talented Satellite Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer to join our team on a hybrid basis in Irvine, CA. As a GNC Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for our satellite missions. You will work closely with the systems engineering and flight software team to design and implement mission profiles and algorithms. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, develop novel algorithms, and contribute to the overall technical strategy of our satellite programs. Key Responsibilities: - Design, develop, and implement advanced GNC algorithms and control systems for cutting-edge Rendezvous and Proximity Operation (RPO) missions. - Conduct simulations, perform hardware-in-the-loop testing, and guide on-orbit testing to validate and verify GNC algorithms and control systems. - Conduct mission analysis, trajectory optimization, and orbit determination to ensure mission objectives are met. - Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of GNC subsystems with other systems. - Analyze and optimize system performance, including stability, robustness, and response time. - Support commissioning of satellites on-orbit and support our Droid.002 platform which is current in Low Earth Orbit. - Drive the continuous improvement of GNC processes, methodologies, and best practices, and share knowledge with the engineering team. - Stay updated with the latest advancements and research in GNC engineering for small satellite systems. In addition, a Senior GNC Engineer will: - Mentor and provide technical guidance

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