Director of GNC
$163K - $250K/yr
You will establish the GNC roadmap, recruit and develop a high-performing engineering team, and collaborate closely with flight software, avionics, propulsion, and vehicle systems teams to ensure ...
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Director of GNC
$163K - $250K/yr
You will establish the GNC roadmap, recruit and develop a high-performing engineering team, and collaborate closely with flight software, avionics, propulsion, and vehicle systems teams to ensure ...
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GNC Engineer, ADCS (Starlink)
Redmond, WA · On-site
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Long Beach, CA · On-site
SPACECRAFT GNC ENGINEER II Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA, the Spacecraft GNC Engineer II is responsible for leading GNC and ADCS development for Rocket Lab's growing ...
Spacecraft GNC Engineer II
Long Beach, CA · On-site
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GNC Jobs Information
Do workers at GNC get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
70% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
70% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 47 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Does GNC pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
69% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
69% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
At GNC, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
41% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
41% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from GNC?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
77% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
77% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and February 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at GNC?
Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
93% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
93% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
Is the health insurance from GNC affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
74% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.
74% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get paid time off at GNC?
Some people get paid time off from work.
47% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
47% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
- 46% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 24% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 18% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 12% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers at GNC worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
36% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
36% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 55 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do GNC workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
42% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it for GNC workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
48% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
48% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at GNC?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
54% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
54% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do GNC managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
81% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
81% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do jobs at GNC spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Sometimes. The job can spill into unpaid time.
38% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
38% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at GNC?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
58% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
58% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Is a GNC job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
84% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
84% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.
Is working at GNC good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
55% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
55% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and March 2026.
Do people at GNC feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at GNC get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
48% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
48% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2026.
Is it stressful to work at GNC?
Some people feel stressed out here.
63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at GNC enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
70% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
70% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people at GNC recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
59% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at GNC?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
44% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people get support to advance at GNC?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 59 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do people think GNC’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how GNC is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
55% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
55% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and June 2026.
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Job description
Our client, an innovative aerospace company developing launch vehicle and spacecraft technologies, is seeking a Director of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) to lead and build the company's GNC capability.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for developing the algorithms, simulations, and infrastructure that guide launch vehicles and spacecraft from liftoff through orbital insertion. The position combines deep technical work with team building and organizational leadership.
You will establish the GNC roadmap, recruit and develop a high-performing engineering team, and collaborate closely with flight software, avionics, propulsion, and vehicle systems teams to ensure reliable flight performance. The role also involves shaping development practices, including the integration of modern engineering tools that accelerate simulation, testing, and analysis workflows.
Compensation: $163,200 - $250,000 base salary, plus potential bonus, equity, and benefits.
Responsibilities
* Build and lead the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team, including recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineers
* Own the GNC architecture and system design, including algorithms, trajectory design, modeling, and simulation
* Develop and maintain simulation environments used to validate vehicle guidance, navigation, and control systems
* Integrate modern engineering tooling and automation, including advanced simulation, automated testing, and data analysis workflows
* Establish robust verification and validation frameworks across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and integrated vehicle environments
* Partner with flight software, avionics, propulsion, and vehicle engineering teams to define interfaces and system requirements
* Support launch operations and mission control activities, including GNC responsibilities during countdown and flight
* Analyze flight and ground test data to validate system performance and continuously improve models and control strategies
* Provide technical leadership for cross-disciplinary problem solving and system-level integration
Required Qualifications
* 10+ years of experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control development for aerospace vehicles
* Demonstrated experience developing GNC algorithms, trajectory design, and simulation models
* Strong background in control systems for real flight vehicles, including practical experience from flight programs
* Experience leading or scaling high-performing engineering teams while remaining technically hands-on
* Deep understanding of sensor integration and navigation systems, including IMUs, GPS, and other navigation sensors
* Experience performing system-level integration and troubleshooting across complex engineering systems
* Strong experience with model-based design and simulation tools, particularly Simulink
* Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to mentor engineers and guide technical decision-making
* Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related discipline
Preferred Experience
* Experience developing hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing environments for flight control systems
* Familiarity with modern engineering automation tools used for simulation, testing, and data analysis
* Experience supporting launch operations or mission control environments
* Experience integrating advanced data analysis or machine-learning-assisted engineering tools into engineering workflows
* Background working in rapid-development aerospace or startup environments
Education:Employment Type: FULL_TIME