# Spacecraft GNC Engineer (Early) at Apex Space

- Company: Apex Space
- What the company does: Mass-manufacturing productized satellite platforms to accelerate deployment of critical, next-generation constellations. Backed by a16z and CRV.
- Company website: https://www.apexspace.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Los Angeles
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $100K to $137K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-21
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/apex-technology-inc/27e39db7-e83d-40f3-b34e-e2dce4595f1e?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/apex-space-spacecraft-gnc-engineer-early/

## About the role

We are seeking a Spacecraft GNC Engineer (Early) to work on a closely integrated team who will drive the design of the GNC system, including hardware and software, to meet the position, attitude, knowledge and stability requirements of our bus. You will have an opportunity to approach this from a clean sheet design and inform coupled trades across the vehicle architecture. You will be innovative in your approach to push the limits of design and performance, while disrupting and making an impact on the industry. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- U.S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
- 1+ years of professional experience as a GNC Engineer, preferably in the satellite or aerospace industry
- Strong knowledge of spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, and control theory
- Experience in programming languages such as C/C++, MATLAB, Python with experience in numerical simulation and analysis
- Familiarity with GNC hardware and software components, such as sensors (gyroscopes, accelerometers, star trackers), actuators, and control algorithms

Tags: Engineering

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