Cesium Astro
Guidance, Navigation, & Control (GNC) Engineer II
About this role
CesiumAstro seeks a GNC Engineer II to design and analyze guidance, navigation, and control systems for satellites and aerospace platforms. You'll work across the full lifecycle from concept through operations, performing trade studies, modeling, testing, and hardware development in a dynamic startup environment.
What you'll do
- Design and analyze GNC systems for satellites and payloads
- Conduct trade studies and participate in design reviews
- Develop models, simulations, and perform system testing
- Build and test hardware components
- Support satellite integration and on-orbit operations
- Contribute to cross-functional company projects as needed
What they're looking for
- Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems
- Spacecraft systems design and analysis
- Modeling and simulation
- Systems engineering
- Hardware integration and testing
- Technical documentation and design reviews
- Problem-solving in complex environments
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Cesium Astro
Cesium Astro develops advanced hardware and systems for aerospace applications including satellites, UAVs, and rocket propulsion platforms. The company is hiring for specialized engineering roles including FPGA engineers, wire harness designers, turbomachinery engineers, and software project engineers to support its satellite and spacecraft development.
View all jobs at Cesium AstroLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing and analyzing GNC systems. What was your role in the complete lifecycle from design through operations?
- Describe a trade study you've conducted for a spacecraft or aerospace system. What were the key parameters you evaluated and how did you justify your recommendations?