Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer

• Design, develop, and tune state estimation, navigation, and control algorithms for the Node across its full envelope of operating conditions.
• Build high-fidelity Node physics models and simulation environments (SIL/HIL) to validate estimator, navigation, and controller performance.
• Identify plant dynamics and disturbance models from experimental, HIL, and field data to inform estimator and controller design.
• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of field issues related to navigation and steering behavior.

This role directly contributes to unlocking the vast energy potential of the oceans, enabling ultra-low-cost renewable energy for computing and affordable renewable fuels, thereby helping ensure a sustainable future for Earth.

• Experience with control and estimation/navigation design and implementation.
• Strong Python for design and analysis as well as production on-target code; fluency in systems programming languages (C/C++/Rust).
• Experience designing for failure modes and multi-year unattended endurance.
• Experience with HIL/SIL verification and experimental validation.
• BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent depth of experience (typically 5-7+ years).

• Cash compensation of $200,000 - $280,000.
• Equity in the company.
• Flexible paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee, partner, and dependents).
• Disability insurance.
• Ability to contribute to 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA.
• Relocation assistance to Portland.

Panthalassa is a renewable energy and ocean technology public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon, focused on capturing civilizational levels of ultra-low-cost renewable energy from the ocean for applications including computing and affordable renewable fuels.