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GNC Engineer

Stoke Space
Location
Kent, Washington
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$109,725 - $148,470
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or similar
  • 2+ years of relevant industry experience; PhD in aerospace engineering or similar considered as experience
  • Exceptional command of fundamentals of feedback control system design
  • Familiarity with fundamentals of orbital mechanics and orbital trajectory design
  • Experience in guidance, navigation, and control algorithm design and validation
  • Experience with simulation and modeling of physical systems
Nice to have
  • Master’s degree or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar
What the job really is

As a GNC Engineer at Stoke, you will be integral to the development and validation of guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for the Nova launch vehicle. Your responsibilities will include creating software for vehicle control, conducting simulations, and ensuring system performance through rigorous testing. You will collaborate closely with hardware teams and oversee trajectory designs from conception to flight.

Benefits
  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • 4 weeks’ Paid Time Off
  • 10 holidays including an end-of-year closure
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed for specific levels; ranges provided instead
  • ITAR requirements may limit candidate pool
  • Position may require rapid learning and self-direction in a fast-paced environment
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