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# Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer III (Clearance Required) at Sierra Space

Compensation · Listed in posting

$129,776 – $178,441/yr

**Location**
: Centennial, Colorado · Louisville, Colorado

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Sep 14, 2026

## Description

Sierra Space is hiring a Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer III to lead the design, development, validation, and integration of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications. The role includes closed-loop system design, high-fidelity sensor and actuator modeling, Monte Carlo simulations, stability analysis, GNC algorithm development, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and technical leadership and mentoring. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent experience, at least five years of related experience, advanced SIMULINK, Python, and C++ skills, and an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. security clearance. The position offers a base salary of $129,776 to $178,441.25 and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

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