Job Summary

LASP is looking for a Guidance, Navigation, & Control (GNC) Systems Test Engineer to join the spacecraft team for a deep space mission that will tour the inner solar system and explore the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. Launch is expected in early 2028.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Responsible for overall ownership and implementation of the GNC test program from hardware integration through launch and early operations (LEOP).
• Responsible for Assembly, Integration, and Test operations on the GNC subsystem, including all sensors, actuators, and any instruments used to support navigation and guidance.
• Responsible for development of test procedures and test scripts for the GNC subsystem tests, Limited Performance Test (LPT), GNC Comprehensive Performance Test (CPT), and Spacecraft Phasing Test, open and closed loop simulations, and any required special tests.
• Working closely with GNC Cognizant Engineers to design test procedures and test sequences.
• Serving as the single point of contact for the personnel directly involved during GNC test execution.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all personnel and flight hardware associated with GNC testing.
• Working closely with Quality Assurance personnel to watch for test failures, hardware damage or dangerous conditions.
• Leading any anomaly resolution troubleshooting steps.
• Contributing to mission scenario testing and fault testing.
• Contributing to LEOP preparedness and flight GNC operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Should Know

• Programs will require compliance with export control restrictions, including EAR and ITAR.

What We Can Offer

• $120,416.00 - $178,627.00 per year.
• Relocation assistance may be available.

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Bachelor's degree in a physical science, engineering, a related field.
  • ≥ 5 years of directly relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree; ≥ 3 years with a master's degree; any years with a PhD
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities.
• Due to requirements to access export-controlled data and information, only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), or other protected individuals (i.e., persons designated as an asylee, refugee, or temporary resident under amnesty provisions) may apply.

What You Will Need

• Experience with scripting languages.
• Experience using simulation environments such as Basilisk.
• Team player, willing to contribute where needed to get the job done.
• Limited international travel (up to one trip per year) may be required.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Years of experience should include direct experience in GNC testing with participation in the full mission life cycle, including design, integration & test, and LEOP.
• Hardware test experience should include reaction wheels, star trackers, coarse sun sensors, propulsion systems, and solar array drives.
• Test experience should include phasing testing, fault testing, and mission scenario testing.
• Cleanroom and ESD experience.
• On-orbit Spacecraft operations.
• Understanding of Spacecraft fault protection and Safe Mode operations.
• Experience with Open C3 Cosmos, CSTOL scripting, Python programming.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV.
2. Cover Letter.

(Optional) Transcripts/Proof of Degree: If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources Department using an approved online vendor. However, if your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit an English-translated version as an Optional document.

Please apply by 8/10/26 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.