Job Description
Job Title: Lead GNC Engineer
Job Description
The Lead GNC Engineer drives the design, verification, validation, testing, and characterization of guidance, navigation, control (GNC) and perception systems that enable manual, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous rover operations. This role defines the technical direction and system architecture for GNC and perception, leads a high-performing engineering team, and ensures the integrated solution meets demanding safety, reliability, and mission performance requirements. You will shape mission-critical architecture for a next-generation lunar rover in a highly collaborative, startup-style environment, partnering closely with avionics, software, vehicle engineering, and mission operations teams.
Responsibilities
+ Lead the design, verification, validation, testing, and characterization of GNC and perception systems for manual, semi-autonomous, and autonomous rover operations.
+ Define the technical direction and s...
Job Description
The Lead GNC Engineer drives the design, verification, validation, testing, and characterization of guidance, navigation, control (GNC) and perception systems that enable manual, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous rover operations. This role defines the technical direction and system architecture for GNC and perception, leads a high-performing engineering team, and ensures the integrated solution meets demanding safety, reliability, and mission performance requirements. You will shape mission-critical architecture for a next-generation lunar rover in a highly collaborative, startup-style environment, partnering closely with avionics, software, vehicle engineering, and mission operations teams.
Responsibilities
+ Lead the design, verification, validation, testing, and characterization of GNC and perception systems for manual, semi-autonomous, and autonomous rover operations.
+ Define the technical direction and s...
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- Location Hawthorne, CA
- Job Type Full-time
- Category other-general
- Posted Date June 08, 2026
- Application Deadline June 13, 2026