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Ursa Major · Remote · Space Systems · first seen 2026-07-16
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As a Guidance Navigation and Controls Analysis Engineer you will help lead development of Ursa Major vehicle GNC capabilities. You will assess dynamic environments, determine appropriate sensor suite and configurations for varying vehicle designs, and establish guidance designs. You will develop GNC system designs into robust, flight-ready software, working across simulation, test, embedded implementation, and hardware-in-the-loop environments.

You are responsible for the 0 to 1 development of major portions of a flight control system in tight cross-functional coordination with vehicle design, structures and avionics. You will develop algorithms and associated simulations, ensure compatibility with system design constraints, and validate performance using Linear Systems Analysis, State Space Methods, Monte Carlo Analysis and Hardware in the Loop analysis of the full system.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain flight GNC systems for aerospace applications
  • Translate GNC requirements into models and into efficient, reliable embedded software
  • Develop and execute simulations to evaluate guidance, navigation, and control performance
  • Coordinate with design to ensure that vehicle design parameters align with control system requirements
  • Support system integration, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and flight test activities
  • Analyze test and flight data to assess performance and drive improvements
  • Contribute to requirements definition, verification, and traceability for GNC functions
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks through analysis, testing, and peer review
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical design, avionics, software, and test engineers
  • Document designs, analyses, and test results for internal and external stakeholders

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Professional experience developing GNC models and algorithms for aerospace or defense systems
  • Strong understanding of classical control, estimation, and vehicle dynamics
  • Experience implementing algorithms in MATLAB/Simulink, C/C++, or Python or equivalent
  • Ability to work effectively across disciplines and communicate technical concepts clearly
  • Ability to work effectively in teams or individually

Desirable Experience

  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Experience with navigation sensors (IMUs, GPS, star trackers, etc.) and state estimation techniques such as Kalman filtering
  • Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop testing, flight testing, or operational flight systems
  • Familiarity with safety-critical or regulated development environments such as DO-178 or equivalent processes
  • Prior experience supporting aerospace or defense programs through integration and test phases
  • Professional experience developing flight software for aerospace or defense systems
  • Experience developing simulations to evaluate guidance, navigation, and control performance
  • Experience leading development of GNC standards

Compensation and Employment

Base compensation range: $146,000 to $183,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO (Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement)
  • Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
  • Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
  • Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
  • EAP Program
  • 401k with Company Match

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents). Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.