GNC Robotics Engineer
Saratoga, CA
E-Space US – Engineering, Manufacturing & Operations /
Full-Time /
On-site
Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure, and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!
At E-Space, we’re focused on bridging Earth and space with the world’s most sustainable low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite network. We’re a team of bold thinkers, ambitious leaders and dynamic doers—and we’re disrupting NewSpace by fundamentally changing the design of legacy LEO space systems to deliver entirely new satellite capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed—to saving space, to protecting our planet and to turning connectivity into actionable intelligence.
Why this role is important:
- As a GNC Robotics engineer, you will focus on the integration and testing of sensors and actuators on our satellite platform and mission-critical flight software. This is a hands-on position, and you will engage with E-Space GNC, platform, avionics, and software engineers to procure, design, validate, test, and operate GNC hardware that meets required behavior and performance on board our satellites.
- This position will report to the GNC Lead. This position will be based in Saratoga, CA.
What you'll be doing:
- Develop and maintain testbeds for characterizing performance of various sensors and fusion algorithms.
- Interface with flight software and avionics teams to build test jigs for qualifying GNC components on the flight computer board, including working with sensor/actuator drivers, firmware, and communication protocols.
- Development of sensor models and fusion algorithms and testing them on the hardware.
- Design and implementation of software tools for ground and in-orbit calibration.
- Processing, visualization, and evaluation of orbit data to assess sensor and actuator behavior and performance.
- Cross-functional interaction with other subsystem engineers, providing expertise as needed.
- Participation, presentation, and documentation for engineering reviews.
What you bring to this role:
- Must have graduated and have hands-on experience with robotic vehicle project outside of college.
- Must be local or willing to relocate.
- BS +4 years / MS +2 year in Electronics, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent field of study.
- Experience in building hardware using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Pixhawk or micro-controllers.
- Experience with sensors (IMUs, magnetometers, GPS/GNSS receivers, Earth sensors, Sun sensors, star trackers, etc.).
- Knowledge of UART, SPI, I2C and CAN communication protocols.
- Proficient in Matlab, Python, C/C++.
- Familiarity with CAD and 3d printing.
- Highly proactive team player with excellent technical communication and presentation skills.
Extra bonus points for the following:
- Experience building space/aerial/ground robots.
- Experience with spacecraft GNC hardware/software, including design and testing processes.
- Experience implementing Kalman filters and sensor fault detection.
- Familiarity with PCB Schematics for aerospace or robotics applications.
- Experience with machine learning and artificial intelligence.
$50,000 - $200,000 a year
The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position in question, which is based on market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on location, skills and expertise, depth of relevant experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply for the role and are selected for an interview.
We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.
