astranis

Senior GNC Controls Engineer

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At a Glance

Location
San Francisco
Experience
5+ years
Compensation
d scope of the position. Base Salary $140,000 — $230,000 USD U.S. Citizensh
Posted
2026-03-26T19:34:36-04:00

Key Requirements

Required Skills

Python

Domain Knowledge

  • Aerospace
  • Engineering

Requirements

5+ years of industry experience in GNC, controls, or a closely adjacent discipline

Strong fundamentals in classical and modern control theory, including frequency-domain analysis (Bode plots, Nyquist, gain/phase margins)

Experience designing and implementing closed-loop control systems for dynamic systems

Experience with gain optimization, linearization, and controls tooling development

Demonstrated experience modeling flexible body dynamics and mitigating their effects through system design and control systems

Proficiency in Python for algorithm development and simulation

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$140,000

$230,000 USD