Senior GNC Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Develop and execute attitude control architectures and algorithms within an embedded C++ framework.

• Establish requirements for ACS algorithms, hardware, and associated systems, including the creation of a roadmap that opens up new customer opportunities.

• Conduct analysis and simulation of performance tailored to specific missions.

• Assist in monitoring performance trends and resolving anomalies in on-orbit systems, which includes on-call responsibilities.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or a related field, along with 5+ years of professional experience, OR extensive hands-on experience with GNC analysis and design.

• Proficient in C++ programming.

• Solid understanding of control and optimization theory.

• Experience with common LEO platform attitude actuators and sensors, such as reaction wheels, magnetorquers, gyroscopes, star trackers, and magnetometers.

• Familiarity with popular numerical programming environments (Python, Julia, MATLAB).

• Proven 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 emerging each week.

• Background in control stability analysis of flexible bodies.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401k retirement plan.

• Short and long-term disability coverage.

• Life insurance.

• Three weeks of paid vacation.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Unlimited sick leave.

• Paid parental leave.