GNC Engineer, Phased Array Devices (Starshield)

Overview As a GNC Engineer on Starshield, you will design and validate navigation, guidance, and control algorithms for high-performance phased array terminals. You will work closely with hardware teams to ensure robust beam-steering, satellite tracking, and PN&T solutions in challenging environments. Your work directly impacts end-user reliability of Starshield capabilities used for defense and government applications. This role offers high visibility and hands-on production software development in a dynamic, startup-like setting. Compensation / Benefitsstock or long-term incentivescomprehensive medical, vision, and dental401(k) retirement planpaid parental leavepaid vacation and holidaysdisability and life insurance ResponsibilitiesDesign and analyze GNC logic for Starshield phased array antennasReal-time angular and translational navigation using onboard sensors and state estimationDesign beam-steering to track/handoff satellites and maximize link integrityDevelop GNSS-independent PNT algorithmsImplement for high-velocity/high-maneuverability platformsProvide engineering/data review support for hardware projects and customer triageCollaborate with hardware engineers on future user terminals and navigation sensorsModel derivation and high-fidelity simulation for prototype validationImplement, validate, unit test, and deploy production software (C++) Key requirementsBachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science/software engineering, or an engineering disciplineSoftware development experience in C++, Python, and/or MATLAB/SimulinkExperience with attitude determination and/or state estimation algorithmsExcellent written and verbal communicationProblem-solving with minimal supervisionAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, autonomous startup atmosphereState estimation, feedback control, roboticsAntenna design and actuationInertial navigation systems, GNSS, and phased array antennas