GNC Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop and execute attitude control frameworks and algorithms within an embedded C++ setting.

• Establish specifications for ACS algorithms, hardware, and associated systems, including the formulation of roadmaps that create new customer opportunities.

• Conduct analysis and simulation to evaluate mission-specific performance.

• Assist in performance monitoring and anomaly resolution for on-orbit systems, which includes on-call responsibilities.

• Aid in the planning, execution, and validation of software- and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

⛳️ Requirements

• A PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or a related field, along with 2+ years of professional experience, OR substantial hands-on experience in GNC analysis and design.

• Proficient in C++ programming.

• Understanding of control and optimization theories.

• Familiarity with typical LEO platform attitude actuators and sensors, including reaction wheels, magnetorquers, gyros, star trackers, and magnetometers.

• Proficient in common numerical programming environments such as Python, Julia, and MATLAB.

• Experience in designing, analyzing, and implementing ADCS/GNC subsystems for spacecraft.

• Strong communication, presentation, and coordination abilities.

• Enthusiastic about working in a dynamic environment with fresh opportunities each week.

• Background in control stability analysis of flexible bodies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity compensation.

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Short & long-term disability insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Three weeks of paid vacation.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Unlimited sick time.

• Paid parental leave.