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We’re looking for an enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team.\nAbout Us\nMission Control empowers explorers by innovating to make advanced technology viable for use in space. Using Spacefarer™ and SpacefarerAI™, customers can simplify mission development and operations while unlocking the potential of new scientific and commercial opportunities on the Earth, Moon, Mars, and beyond. Spacefarer™ is being trusted for multiple missions to the Moon by mission controllers, scientists, and software developers who seek faster deployments, lower-cost mission development, and valuable data returns. Mission Control launched the Persistence Mission- Canada’s giant leap for AI in space - in June of 2025. Mission Control is inspired by a vision of the world in which access to space is ubiquitous and inspires all humans to treasure planet Earth and marvel at the universe.\nPlease visit our website to learn more about our team and ongoing projects: https://missioncontrolspace.com.\nAbout the Job\nYou will play a key role within our engineering team, contributing to the development of advanced Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems for robotic space missions.\nYour role will encompass designing, implementing, and validating GNC algorithms and robotic systems that operate reliably in challenging space environments. The ideal candidate is passionate about building ground and flight software solutions to automate space robotic operations across Technology Readiness Levels. We are seeking candidates who enjoy critical and strategic thinking, have a deep understanding of guidance, navigation and control across space robotic platforms, thrive on technical communication with multiple stakeholders internally and externally, and find creative solutions to meet the challenges of everything from fundamental R&D to flight missions. In this role you will collaborate closely with software, autonomy, and mission operations teams to deliver high-performance solutions for spacecraft, rovers, and other robotic platforms.\nYou could be a good fit for this role if you are passionate about making an impact on the space sector and want to contribute to growing a small company from the ground up! You will be exposed to a wide variety of tasks with the potential to make a difference in the emerging space economy, so you must be a versatile self-starter who works well in teams and is not afraid to learn something new.\nYou will support and become a critical member of our team - a team of engineers, scientists, and space enthusiasts, who are passionate about being part of humanity’s next bold steps in space exploration, with a view to inspiring the next generation and the public through our work and our contributions to exploring the solar system!\nTasks and Responsibilities\nAs a Senior Robotics GNC Engineer, you will:\nDesign, develop, implement and test Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithms for rover and robotic manipulator operations as part of flight and/or ground segment operations, which include but are not limited to sensor fusion, simultaneous localization and mapping, visual odometry, obstacle detection, path planning, state estimation.\nLead and participate in concept studies, requirements analysis, design trade-off studies, architecting, software design and implementation for space robotic GN&C solutions, including potential interactions with subcontractors and customers.\nLead and support research and development in a wide range of space robotics applications areas including but not limited to autonomous navigation and proximity operations in low bandwidth and high latency environments\nSupport flight and analogue robotic operations, collaborating cross-functionally with flight software, robotics, and mission operations teams.\nManage robotic hardware and software infrastructure used to support R&D initiatives, flight technology development, analogue mission services and outreach activities\nModel and simulate dynamic systems to support autonomy and navigation solutions for planetary rovers and on-orbit systems.\nAnalyze system performance and conduct testing, including hardware-in-the-loop and mission simulations, to deliver robust, validated GNC solutions meeting mission requirements\nAuthor and review technical documentation, including requirements specs, analysis reports, design documents, test procedures and test reports\nMentor junior engineers and foster a culture of rigorous mechanical engineering and technical excellence.\nContribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and standards\nSkills and Experience\nAs a Senior Robotics GNC Engineer, you\nA Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline, e.g. engineering, physics, data science, computer science, mathematics etc., graduate degree an asset\n8-12+ years of relevant industry experience in GNC, robotics, or space systems.\nStrong foundations in control theory, orbital mechanics, and dynamics.\nExperience with estimation techniques (Extended/Unscented Kalman Filters, SLAM, etc.).\nProficiency in simulation and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python-based frameworks).\nExperience with various types of robotics-related concepts and algorithms such as Transformation Frames, Sensor Fusion, Guidance Navigation and Control, Computer Vision, Path planning for Mobile Robots or Robotic Arms, Behavioral Command Trees. This can include R&D work to develop such algorithms, use of algorithms devised by others and provided as Commercial Software, Open-Source packages or publications, or production deployments of such algorithms\nExperience developing real-time or embedded systems.\nFamiliarity with robotic systems, autonomy, and perception pipelines.\nStrong proficiency in C++ and/or Python.\nExperience with ROS, ROS2 or similar robotics middleware, with hands-on experience in mobile robotics as an asset.\nSoft Skills:\nAbility to prioritize workload and work efficiently and autonomously.\nProven capacity to meet deadlines in an environment with constantly shifting priorities; ready to showcase your organizational and time management skills.\nProactive approach to problem-solving and strong decision-making skills.\nMotivated/skilled in finding new processes/tools to improve workflow.\nProfessional level written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.\nExcellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.\nBonus points for:\nExperience in space missions, aerospace systems or orbital dynamics\nKnowledge of flight software development and verification processes.\nExperience with technologies such as Yamcs, Postgres, Redis, Grafana, Docker;\nExperience with hardware-in-the-loop testing or robotics hardware integration.\nExperience or familiarity with space industry, standards, development phases, government procurement and commercial space sector.\nSpecial Comments\nSecurity: Successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a security clearance in Canada at the reliability status level (and potentially at the higher levels), and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP).\nDue to the security clearance required for Mission Control's facility, only Canadian Citizen's and Permanent Residents are eligible at this time.\nSalary: The salary range for this position is $105,000- $170,000 annually. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience\nLocation\nThis position is based in Ottawa, Ontario. Successful candidates must reside in or be willing to relocate to Ottawa.\nSome travel may be required at certain times for this role, always following the Health and Safety Guidance of the Government of Canada.\nWhat’s In It For You?\nBe on the forefront of space exploration and the emerging commercial space industry.\nWork to solve problems with a team of intelligent, fun people!\nComprehensive Compensation and Benefits Package including vacation pay, wellness plan (health, vision, dental) and unlimited unpaid time off.\nRelocation assistance for eligible employees.\nTwo weeks of sick/personal leave per year.\nEmployee Stock Option plan for equity sharing.\nFlexible working hours.\nWork in a respectful and inclusive workplace. It is extremely important to us that all employees feel safe and supported at work, and feel able to bring their whole selves to work.\nBe part of a family-friendly company, where we understand the needs of working parents with young children (because many of us are too!).\nBi-weekly coffee chats for connecting with colleagues socially, and for mentorship by senior staff.\nHow To Apply\nPlease apply directly through this posting, or send your application by email to . Application materials include:\nCover letter and resume as a single PDF (required)\nPortfolio material, references, or other indications of exceptional past work (optional)\nDuring the hiring process we may ask to see examples of previous work or ask for a small project.\nAs part of our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we accept and encourage anonymized resumes.\nWe will accept applications until the position is filled. 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