Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer
Reflect OrbitalHawthorne, California, United States
Posted August 8, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Reflect Orbital is developing innovative technology to harness and distribute sunlight beyond its natural availability. Our team of engineers focuses on creating solutions that enable solar farms and lighting systems to function effectively even after sunset. Known for our rapid prototyping and iterative approach, Reflect Orbital aims to revolutionize the energy sector with efficient, sustainable power solutions.
Job Description
Reflect is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to enable prediction of in-orbit performance for a novel space vehicle. This role involves vehicle-level dynamics modeling, controller design, and implementation on flight-ready avionics, requiring a "full-stack" GNC development capability and a willingness to effect change.
Requirements
- Clear prior technical ownership of functioning vehicle controllers and sim (I designed and simulated the GNC for “xyz” vehicle)
- Experience bringing up sim environments from scratch, opinionated/familiar with best practices.
- Experience with implementing attitude control and/or estimation algorithms on spacecraft
- Experience with verification and validation of GNC flight software in an integrated environment, leveraging 6-DOF simulation and HITL testing.
Benefits
- Broad choice of medical/dental/vision coverage, Reflect covers 100% of each base-policy
- Access to HSA, FSA, 401K, and commuter benefits
- Unlimited paid time off, two-weeks per year minimum mandatory use
- Healthy lunches provided daily
