Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

WarpWare was founded to open space for all through software innovation. Since our creation, we have become one of Denver’s most innovative space startups, specializing in helping spacecraft get to space fast. Our software platform incorporates embedded, GN&C, simulation, and operations software into a single, streamlined, mission operating system. 

WarpWare is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer to develop capabilities for the platform, perform research and development, and deliver on contracts for a variety of commercial and government customers. Successful candidates will demonstrate a high degree of ownership, independence, and problem solving skills regardless of experience.

This role involves working on a variety of projects across the space domain, including rocket launch, rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO), Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geosynchronous (GEO) operations, and cislunar operations.

• Design, develop, and test space systems and software
• Interface regularly with customers 
• Apply systems engineering principles to the development, analysis, and execution of complex systems
• Think creatively to develop innovative solutions to challenging problems
• Apply guidance, navigation, and control techniques for space missions in a variety of domains
• Analyze real flight data, develop insights, and iterate system design to improve performance
• Develop software in C , Python, and (to a lesser extent) MATLAB
• Shape the future of the WarpWare platform

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field
• Demonstrated experience exercising strong ownership of complex problems
• Willingness to challenge others and be challenged
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Understanding of vehicle flight dynamics and guidance, navigation, and control algorithms
• Strong coding and problem solving skills
• Must be eligible to perform EAR / ITAR work

• Experience using C and Python
• Multi-target tracking and estimation background
• Computer vision experience
• Embedded software development experience

SALARY: $85,000  - $120,000

HEALTHCARE: Company subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

BENEFITS: WarpWare equity ownership, 401(K), flexible PTO

Interested candidates should reach out via email to hiring@warpware.co. Due to a high volume of applications, WarpWare cannot guarantee candidates who apply online will be considered.