Fortastracorporation
Head of Guidance, Navigation, and Control
Torrance, CA
No sponsorshipDetected 10 days ago
TypeScriptPythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsAvionicsSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringControlsSimulinkLeadership
About the role
- This is a technical leadership role, not a pure management position.
- The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in control theory, estimation, and orbital mechanics, combined with a track record of delivering flight-proven systems and leading high-performing engineering teams.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end GN&C architecture across all spacecraft programs, ensuring performance, robustness, and mission alignment
- Define and drive technical strategy and roadmap for autonomy-enabled control systems in dynamic and contested environments
- Lead the design, implementation, and validation of GNC algorithms for RPO, formation flying, and precision maneuvering
- Drive integration of GN&C with flight software, autonomy, avionics, and mission systems
- Own simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, and performance validation under uncertainty, off-nominal conditions, and failure scenarios
- Lead hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and flight test campaigns, ensuring readiness for operational deployment
- Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-caliber GN&C team, setting a high bar for technical excellence and accountability
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Ability to obtain or hold an active TS/SCI clearance
- 10+ years of experience in spacecraft, launch vehicle, or autonomous system GN&C
- Deep expertise in control systems, nonlinear dynamics, and state estimation (e.g., Kalman filtering)
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- Demonstrated ownership of flight-critical GN&C systems from concept through on-orbit operations
- Strong experience with relative motion, orbital mechanics, and RPO or formation flying missions
- Proven ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex systems under schedule and performance constraints
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and C/C++
- Experience integrating algorithms into embedded flight software and HIL environments
- Strong systems engineering mindset with the ability to operate across disciplines
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizenship required
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