Navigation Engineer
US$132,000 – US$175,000 / yr base salary
Posted 10 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Sr. Navigation Engineer (8-12 yrs)”
BranchFactor Summary
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- Expected experience
- 8–12 yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$132,000 – US$175,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyAstrodynamics, Kalman Filtering, State Estimation
Study levelMaster's or higher
Advanced Space | Full-time | Hybrid | Out of State Remote
We’re going to the Moon. Think you’ve got what it takes?
About the Role
At Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for a Sr. Navigation Engineer to lead the development of advanced spacecraft navigation solutions for some of the most ambitious missions in the space industry.
This is a hands-on technical leadership role. You'll own navigation strategies across the full mission lifecycle—from early mission formulation through flight operations—while mentoring engineers, solving complex astrodynamics challenges, and helping shape the future of space exploration.
We're looking for someone who thrives in technically demanding environments, enjoys tackling problems that haven't been solved before, and is excited to work alongside a team that's delivering real missions—not just concepts.
This position is open to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents) only. Visa sponsorship is not available.
An active TS/SCI clearance is preferred but not required.
About Advanced Space
Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ mission and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers.
Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every engineer to make meaningful contributions. If you're passionate about solving challenging problems and seeing your work fly in space, you'll fit right in.
What You'll Actually Do
Lead spacecraft navigation from concept through operations.
Own navigation strategy across every phase of the mission, including formulation, tracking architecture, orbit determination, estimation approaches, maneuver support, and on-orbit operations. You'll be the technical leader ensuring our navigation solutions perform when it matters most.
Build next-generation navigation solutions.
Develop and validate advanced Kalman filter configurations for challenging mission environments including multi-body dynamics, low-thrust trajectories, weak observability, and deep-space operations. You'll architect solutions that integrate mission design, GNC, communications, and ground systems into a cohesive navigation approach.