Role Overview
Astranis is hiring a mid-level Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Simulation Software Engineer. This is a full-time role in San Francisco. Part of Astranis's Qa hiring, posted 3 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job description
Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.
Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.
Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Simulation Software Engineer
As a Simulation Software Engineer on the GNC team, you will design, develop, and test our high-fidelity spacecraft simulation that is used to validate the software that controls our satellites while in orbit.
You will improve the core simulation infrastructure and collaborate with engineering teams across the company to model new systems and add interesting new features to the simulator.
Role
- Design, develop, and maintain software for our high-fidelity software simulation platform
- Implement and improve software- and hardware-in-the-loop simulations to validate satellite software and flight algorithms
- Accelerate the software development process through infrastructure improvements
- Develop and enhance Monte Carlo simulation tooling for assessing system performance under various conditions
- Incorporate physics-based models into simulation
- Develop analysis and visualization tooling to provide insight into our system
- Support GNC operations for our fleet of satellites, including on-console and on-call rotations
- Support in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
Requirements
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent background experience
- 2-5+ years in software or building simulations of complex physical systems
- 2-5+ years experience with Python or other high-level object-oriented programming language(s)
- Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on large software projects
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Highly motivated, self-starting, and able to perform duties autonomously without much supervision
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria.
Bonus
- Understanding of classical or modern control theory, and basic orbital mechanics
- Knowledge of memory management, threading, and interprocess communication techniques
- Experience building and maintaining software infrastructure used across teams
- Experience in statistical analysis techniques and Monte Carlo simulation
- Experience with C/C++
- Experience with AI tooling and agentic workflows
- Experience with databases
- Experience with spacecraft design
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Simulation Software Engineer position at Astranis?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Astranis. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Simulation Software Engineer position at Astranis located?
This position is based in San Francisco. Astranis has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Simulation Software Engineer at Astranis earn?
Astranis has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Simulation Software Engineer role at Astranis posted?
This role was posted on June 30, 2026 (23 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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