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Senior GNC Robotics Engineer
Ottawa, Ontario · Senior
No sponsorship$105k-$170kDetected 20 days ago
PythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsPostgreSQLRedisDockerGrafanaData ScienceComputer VisionCybersecurityProcurementRoboticsMechanical DesignSensorsControlsSimulinkResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementMentoring
About the role
- Please visit our website to learn more about our team and ongoing projects: https://missioncontrolspace.com.
- About the Job You will play a key role within our engineering team, contributing to the development of advanced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems for robotic space missions.
- Your role will encompass designing, implementing, and validating GNC algorithms and robotic systems that operate reliably in challenging space environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support research and development in a wide range of space robotics applications areas including but not limited to autonomous navigation and proximity operations in low bandwidth and high latency environments
- Support flight and analogue robotic operations, collaborating cross-functionally with flight software, robotics, and mission operations teams.
- Manage robotic hardware and software infrastructure used to support R&D initiatives, flight technology development, analogue mission services and outreach activities
- Model and simulate dynamic systems to support autonomy and navigation solutions for planetary rovers and on-orbit systems.
- Analyze system performance and conduct testing, including hardware-in-the-loop and mission simulations, to deliver robust, validated GNC solutions meeting mission requirements
- Author and review technical documentation, including requirements specs, analysis reports, design documents, test procedures and test reports
Requirements
- Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a security clearance in Canada at the reliability status level (and potentially at the higher levels), and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).
- Due to the security clearance required for Mission Control's facility, only Canadian Citizen's and Permanent Residents are eligible at this time.
Skills
- Ability to prioritize workload and work efficiently and autonomously.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making skills.
- Motivated/skilled in finding new processes/tools to improve workflow.
- Professional level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Bonus points for:
- Experience in space missions, aerospace systems or orbital dynamics
- Knowledge of flight software development and verification processes.
- Experience with technologies such as Yamcs, Postgres, Redis, Grafana, Docker;
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing or robotics hardware integration.
- Experience or familiarity with space industry, standards, development phases, government procurement and commercial space sector.
- Special Comments
Compensation
- The salary range for this position is $105,000- $170,000 annually.
- Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and experience
- This position is based in Ottawa, Ontario.
- Successful candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to Ottawa.
- Be on the forefront of space exploration and the emerging commercial space industry.
- Work to solve problems with a team of intelligent, fun people!
Company info
- Mission Control empowers explorers by innovating to make advanced technology viable for use in space. Using Spacefarer™ and SpacefarerAI™, customers can simplify mission development and operations while unlocking the potential of new scientific and commercial opportunities on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond. Spacefarer™ is being trusted for multiple missions to the Moon by mission controllers, scientists, and software developers who seek faster deployments, lower-cost mission development, and valuable data returns. Mission Control launched the Persistence Mission- Canada's giant leap for AI in space - in June of 2025. Mission Control is inspired by a vision of the world in which access to space is ubiquitous and inspires all humans to treasure planet Earth and marvel at the universe.
- About the Job
- You will play a key role within our engineering team, contributing to the development of advanced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems for robotic space missions.
- Mission Control empowers explorers by innovating to make advanced technology viable for use in space.
- Using Spacefarer™ and SpacefarerAI™, customers can simplify mission development and operations while unlocking the potential of new scientific and commercial opportunities on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond.
- Spacefarer™ is being trusted for multiple missions to the Moon by mission controllers, scientists, and software developers who seek faster deployments, lower-cost mission development, and valuable data returns.
- Mission Control launched the Persistence Mission- Canada's giant leap for AI in space - in June of 2025.
- Mission Control is inspired by a vision of the world in which access to space is ubiquitous and inspires all humans to treasure planet Earth and marvel at the universe.
- The ideal candidate is passionate about building ground and flight software solutions to automate space robotic operations across Technology Readiness Levels.
- We are seeking candidates who enjoy critical and strategic thinking, have a deep understanding of guidance, navigation and control across space robotic platforms, thrive on technical communication with multiple stakeholders internally and externally, and find creative solutions to meet the challenges of everything from fundamental R&D to flight missions.
- In this role you will collaborate closely with software, autonomy, and mission operations teams to deliver high-performance solutions for spacecraft, rovers, and other robotic platforms.
- You could be a good fit for this role if you are passionate about making an impact on the space sector and want to contribute to growing a small company from the ground up!
Visa & Work Authorization
- Security: Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a security clearance in Canada at the reliability status level (and potentially at the higher levels), and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Prog
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