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Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer (Engineer, Aerospace)

Redwire Space
$97,500 - $132,000/yr.
United States, Colorado, Littleton
Feb 25, 2026
Where dreams and reality collide and the output is out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity's presence in space. Through continuous innovation and operational excellence, our Space Missions team leverages engineering talent and capabilities to develop and deliver spacecraft and space products at speed and scale to our customers. These cutting-edge capabilities are helping to revolutionize spaceflight and the space defense mission space. With many exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above. Summary Redwire Space Missions has an opportunity for a Guidance, Navigation and Controls focused Aerospace Engineer located at our facility in Littleton, CO. In this role the engineer will support design, analysis, and testing of GNC subsystems of various space program efforts. They should have experience with the space systems development lifecycle, intimate knowledge of the GNC fundamentals, and experience working physical systems. Responsibilities Perform analysis to support early design phase concept development including actuator sizing and placement, sensor selection and placement, and predicted performance assessments Design and analysis of spacecraft attitude and position control loops using time and frequency domain techniques Design and analysis of sequential filters (Kalman filters) for attitude determination and relative navigation Analysis and test of spacecraft GNC subsystem performance using simulations and other analytic tools Implement GNC algorithms in flight software and support flight software qualification testing Develop simulation models for sensors (star trackers, inertial measurement units, GPS, magnetometers, sun sensors), actuators (reaction wheels, torquer bars, thrusters), system dynamics (rigid body, multi-body, orbit mechanics, flexible models), and the space environment (atmospheric, solar radiation pressure, third-body gravity, geopotential) Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company process, and knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, control, and estimation theory Document designs, analysis, and test results and create presentation materials Interface with Key stakeholders, internal and external, about system design and project status Determine Propulsion needs and perform vendor trades Requirements BS Degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics or related field Minimum of 2 years of experience or 0 - 2 years of experience w/MS, or PhD in engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field Familiarity with spacecraft GNC design, analysis, and operation US Citizenship required along with the ability to obtain a DOD Security Clearance Some travel required to support testing at external test sites Desired Skills 4 or more years of relevant engineering experience preferred Demonstrated Experience with satellite GNC design Experience with Propulsion system design Experience with RPO maneuvers Experience with algorithm development and control law tuning Experience with software development (C, C++, Python) Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence. Don't meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you're excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Pay Range $97,500 - $132,000/yr. How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy) Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay. Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here