Head of GN&C — Space Autonomy & Rendezvous

ACE Partners is seeking a Head of GN&C for a space startup in Torrance, CA. The role is on-site, reporting to the CTO, and requires a US person.

You will lead the GN&C effort for proximity operations, autonomous maneuvers and optical navigation, while also building and mentoring a high-performance engineering team. The position demands hands-on coding in C++, Python or MATLAB/Simulink, and a track record of flight-proven estimation and control algorithms.