Senior GNC Engineer

About The Role

Muon seeks a talented Spacecraft Attitude Control System (ACS) AKA Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer specializing in attitude control design to join our team. The ideal candidate can go both deep and broad across the control system analysis and design process. They would use a “systems mindset” to be a multiplier when collaborating with other disciplines to arrive at an elegant, best-fit spacecraft design.

Requirements

This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our Mountain View, CA office three days per week.

for ACS algorithms, hardware, and related systems, including roadmap development that unlock new customer opportunities Perform analysis and simulation of mission-specific performance Support performance trending and anomaly resolution of on-orbit systems, including oncall duties Support software- and hardware-in-the-loop test planning, execution, and validation

Responsibilities

Design and implement attitude control architectures and algorithms in an embedded C++ environment Define

Qualifications

PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent plus 5+ years of professional experience, OR several years of experience hands-on with GNC analysis and design Software skills in C++ Knowledge of control and optimization theory Experience working with common LEO platform attitude actuators and sensors, including reaction wheels, magnetorquers, gyros, star trackers, and magnetometers Expertise in common numerical programming environments (Python, Julia, MATLAB) Experience designing, analyzing, and implementing ADCS/GNC subsystems for spacecraft Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week Experience with control stability analysis of flexible bodies Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with ADCS of low-jitter precision pointing platforms, control moment gyros, and vibration isolation Experience with spacecraft flight operations Salary The salary range for this role is $138,000 - $208,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive

, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process. About Muon Space Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance.

Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Benefits

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including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave. Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too.

Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce.

Compensation

will be based on skills,

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Equal Employment Opportunity

regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity.