EVONA · 21 hours ago
Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $225K/yr
8+ years expEVONA is a US-based small satellite company that designs, builds, and operates end-to-end spacecraft missions. They are seeking a Senior GNC Engineer to support current and upcoming missions, focusing on GNC analysis, simulation, and flight software contribution.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Ciara Holmes
Responsibilities
High-fidelity modelling and simulation of spacecraft GNC systems across all mission phases
Monte Carlo analysis, covariance studies, and performance validation
Sensor and actuator analysis including star trackers, IMUs, reaction wheels, GNSS, and propulsion subsystems
Development and modification of C++ GNC flight software components
Verification and validation through unit testing and hardware-in-the-loop simulations
Providing GNC input into mission design, CONOPS, and system requirements
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC analysis and simulation
Strong understanding of spacecraft dynamics, control systems, and estimation techniques such as Kalman filtering
Solid experience with C++, plus Python and/or MATLAB
Proven background building Monte Carlo and numerical analysis tools
Comfortable working at system level and collaborating across disciplines
Based in, or able to work hybrid from, the Denver metro area
Preferred
Flight software development experience for space missions
Familiarity with commercial flight software frameworks
Linux development environments and Git
Exposure to GNC-related testing such as phasing or on-orbit validation
Company
EVONA
We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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