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Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) · Boulder, Colorado
Principal GNC Engineer | Spacecraft Controls
Boulder, Colorado | On-Site
$230,000 – $270,000 + Pre-IPO Equity +
U.S. Person / Export-Control Eligibility Required
Are you an experienced
spacecraft GNC engineer
ready to shape the control architecture of next-generation space vehicles? Have you developed guidance, navigation or control systems for satellites, spacecraft or other complex flight platforms? Would you enjoy combining technical leadership with hands-on engineering, seeing your designs progress from simulation into real missions? If so, this opportunity may be the right next step for you.
This rapidly growing space technology organisation is developing advanced spacecraft for challenging orbital missions. Engineers work closely across disciplines, with the freedom to solve complex problems, influence vehicle design and accelerate hardware from concept towards flight.
The
Principal GNC Engineer
will take technical ownership of spacecraft guidance and control architecture, developing robust flight capabilities while influencing future vehicle designs and missions.
As the Principal GNC Engineer your responsibilities will include
Architecting
spacecraft GNC systems
, including flight software, simulation and verification environments
Developing
guidance, navigation and control algorithms
for spacecraft and orbital vehicles
Performing
control-system modelling, stability analysis and performance verification
Developing
MATLAB/C++ simulations and flight software
, supporting integration and testing
Providing
technical leadership
, mentoring engineers and supporting spacecraft flight operations
As the Principal GNC Engineer you will bring
Extensive experience in
spacecraft GNC, flight dynamics or spacecraft control systems
Strong understanding of
control theory, dynamic modelling and time/frequency-domain analysis
Proven involvement in
GNC architecture, algorithm development, verification or flight implementation
Ability to solve complex engineering problems and guide technical decisions across teams
Experience with
satellites, upper stages, landers, orbital manoeuvres or spacecraft operations
would be particularly valuable.
The
Principal GNC Engineer
will have genuine technical authority, influencing spacecraft architecture while remaining closely involved in design, software development, testing and flight performance.
With
$230,000–$270,000 base salary, pre-IPO equity and comprehensive benefits
, this offers significant engineering ownership, long-term technical progression and the opportunity to shape future space missions.
All successful applicants will be contacted within two working days.
Details
| Company | Round-Peg Solutions (RPS) |
| Location | Boulder, Colorado |
| Type | FULL TIME |
| Niche | Science and engineering professionals |