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Sr. GNC Orbit Controls Engineer

Xona Space Systems is hiring for Sr. GNC Orbit Controls Engineer in Burlingame, California. Senior level. First seen August 6, 2026; open as of November 10, 2026. Jobs taken straight from company career pages — no aggregator in between.

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Company
Xona Space Systems
Where
Burlingame, California
Level
Senior
First seen
August 6, 2026
Listed via
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What the posting says

We're looking for a Sr. GNC Orbit Controls Engineer to design and implement the algorithms and onboard software that handle orbit determination, guidance, maneuver execution, and post-maneuver analysis to deliver safe, efficient, and highly automated station-keeping and disposal. We’re building the software that keeps our spacecraft exactly where they need to be. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Develop open-loop and closed-loop controllers for RAAN and LTAN control, altitude management, station-keeping, and end-of-life disposal - Implement and maintain onboard orbit propagators, select and validate…

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