💼 Full-Time Position

Lead GNC Engineer

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Actalent
📍 Hawthorne, CA, United States
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Location
Hawthorne, United States
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Posted
June 01, 2026
Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

Job Title: Lead GNC EngineerJob Description
The Lead GNC Engineer drives the design, verification, validation, testing, and characterization of guidance, navigation, control (GNC) and perception systems that enable manual, semi-autonomous, and fully autonomous rover operations. This role defines the technical direction and system architecture for GNC and perception, leads a high-performing engineering team, and ensures the integrated solution meets demanding safety, reliability, and mission performance requirements. You will shape mission-critical architecture for a next-generation lunar rover in a highly collaborative, startup-style environment, partnering closely with avionics, software, vehicle engineering, and mission operations teams.
Responsibilities

+ Lead the design, verification, validation, testing, and characterization of GNC and perception systems for manual, semi-autonomous, and autonomous rover operations.

+ Define the technical direction and syste...