Senior GNC Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, develop, and validate GNC algorithms and systems for spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and Cislunar environments 
• Design & analysis of spacecraft attitude determination & control systems 
• Conduct trade studies and ultimately recommend design decisions regarding Attitude Determination and Control Subsystem (ADCS) components such as reaction wheels, torque rods, thrusters, star trackers, sun sensors, and rate sensors 
• Utilize and improve upon high fidelity, six degree of freedom simulations to aide in performance prediction & hardware in the loop simulations 
• Utilize and improve upon Matlab based frequency domain controls analysis tools to ensure stability and performance margins 
• Develop & write ADCS Flight Software (FSW) algorithms in C++, including relevant ADCS algorithms pertinent to fault management 
• Perform various first principles derived analyses 
• Interact and collaborate with engineers from various disciplines 
• Own all aspects of ADCS system development, from algorithms to overall vehicle design 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline 
• Experienced with Matlab, Simulink, and C++ 
• 6+ years experience developing and/or producing GNC systems for space applications 
• Extensive understanding of spacecraft GNC architecture 
• Extensive understanding of GPS, Gyro’s, Star Trackers, Thrusters, CSS’s 
• Experience with control structure interaction, orbital maneuvering, filtering, state estimation, fault management, and software development 
• Strong understanding of physics, attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, and software development 
• Cradle to grave development of three axis stabilized spacecraft incorporating momentum, magnetic, and propulsive control 
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team 
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with orbit determination and trajectory design for cislunar or interplanetary missions 
• Familiarity with mission-specific challenges, such as lunar gravity assists, libration point orbits, and deep-space navigation 
• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline 
• Experienced with Matlab, Simulink, Python, and C++ 
• 10+ years experience developing and/or producing GNC systems for space applications 
• Line of sight performance analysis such as jitter, smear, and pointing accuracy 
• Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction 

COMPENSATION

• California Base Salary: $135,000-180,000
• Colorado Base Salary: $125,000-175,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance.
• Work Location—this role is mostly remote, but we prefer candidates located in the Denver or Los Angeles areas to facilitate occasional in-person meetings or collaboration as needed.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

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