GNC Engineer

Role: GNC Engineer

Function: Engineering

Location: Bangalore

Type: Full-time

Industry: Aviation & Aerospace

About Company

A venture-backed startup founded in 2023, revolutionizing the space component supply chain. The company delivers low-cost, reliable spacecraft components for low-earth-orbit satellites.

They modernize how satellite manufacturers get essential ADCS components like reaction wheels, star trackers, and torque rods. The team operates globally across the US and India with $2.2M in funding.

Position Overview

You'll design and implement advanced control algorithms that keep satellites operational in space. You bridge the gap between simulation and reality by supporting flight test campaigns and refining models based on real-world performance. You'll contribute directly to ADCS products that revolutionize how the space industry accesses critical components.

Role & Responsibilities

You design, develop and validate flight control systems for current and new ADCS products

You study, define, and design operational modes of ADCS in Simulink based on mission requirements

You support flight test campaigns, analyze telemetry data, and refine control models based on performance

You contribute to GNC-related hardware design and embedded software architecture for real-time flight logic

You prepare and execute validation testing including Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) analysis

You collaborate with systems engineering and flight test teams to align requirements and simulation results

You write, test, and optimize control algorithms in MATLAB and C++ for spacecraft applications

Must Have Criteria

B.Tech/B.E. in Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering with 1-2 years of experience

Strong control systems fundamentals including stability analysis, controller design, and linear/non-linear systems

Experience with GNC algorithm development for LEO, GEO, or interplanetary satellite platforms

Proficiency in MATLAB with all toolboxes including Control System, Aerospace, and Simscape toolboxes

Hands-on experience with Simulink for modeling ADCS operational modes and control system simulation

Knowledge of orbital mechanics and spacecraft dynamics for attitude control applications

Experience with C++ programming for embedded flight software development

Nice to Have

Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing frameworks

Previous work on ADCS components like reaction wheels, star trackers, or magnetorquers

Knowledge of space-grade hardware design and qualification processes

Experience with real-time embedded systems for spacecraft applications

What We Offer

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge space technology at a fast-growing startup

Direct impact on revolutionizing the space component supply chain

Collaborative environment with experienced engineers from high-volume scaleups

Global exposure working with teams across US and India operations

Competitive compensation and equity participation in a venture-backed company