GNC Engineer (Senior or Staff)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own all aspects of GNC system development, from overall vehicle design and algorithms to hardware testing and operations 
• Design, test, and validate GNC flight software for spacecraft operating in LEO, GEO, and Cislunar environments   
• Conduct trade studies and provide design recommendations for GNC components such as reaction wheels, torque rods, thrusters, star trackers, sun sensors, and rate sensors 
• Develop GNC algorithms, implement them in flight software, and verify they meet performance and robustness requirements via simulation and Monte Carlo analysis 
• Design, implement, and improve high fidelity 6DOF simulations for use in software and hardware in the loop environments 
• Utilize and improve upon frequency domain controls analysis tools to ensure stability and performance margins  
• Work cross-functionally with engineers across various disciplines 
• Provide input on product feasibility for overall business strategy 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline  
• 6+ years experience developing and/or producing GNC systems for space applications  
• Proficient with C++ and Python 
• Extensive understanding of spacecraft GNC architecture and hardware components 
• Experience with closed-loop control, orbital maneuvering, filtering, state estimation, fault management, and software development  
• Strong understanding of physics, attitude dynamics, orbital mechanics, software development, and statistical analysis  
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team with minimal requirements input or management oversight  

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline  
• 10+ years experience developing and/or producing GNC systems for space applications 
• Familiarity with orbit determination and trajectory design for cislunar and/or GEO missions  
• Experience developing and testing algorithms for RPO and/or spacecraft autonomy 
• Experience performing line of sight performance analysis such as jitter, smear, and pointing accuracy 
• Experience with flight operations and solving problems real-time on console 
• Experience developing simulation environments for spaceflight physics 
• Experience developing satellite flight software architectures 

COMPENSATION

• California Base Salary: $145,000-200,000 for Senior GNC Engineer; $160,000-225,000 for Staff GNC Engineer
• Colorado Base Salary: $140,000-190,000 for Senior GNC Engineer; $155,000-215,000 for Staff GNC Engineer
• 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—Successful candidates will be located near Denver,CO or Long Beach, CA. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• 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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