Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer, Space Systems Verified today
What You'll Do
- Support GNC algorithm trade studies
- Build simulation environments and prototype algorithms
- Collaborate on system-level integration
- Develop and validate 6-DoF simulation tools
- Assist with datasets and algorithm evaluation
- Support implementation, testing, and debugging
Your Background
Required
- Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field
- 3+ years of experience working in guidance, navigation, and control in one or more areas:
- Modeling and simulation
- Algorithm development for state estimation
- Trajectory or path planning
- Classical or modern control of dynamical systems
- Software development experience in Python for modeling and simulation applications
- Experience with GNC systems, sensors, or control algorithms
- Ability to work in fast-paced startup environment
- Strong problem-solving skills
Desired
- Experience with space system development, especially around guidance, navigation and control, or rendezvous proximity operations
- Orbital mechanics / Astrodynamics knowledge
- Git, Linux, Basilisk familiarity C/C++ experience
- Strong communication skills
- Real-time embedded systems experience
- Hardware-in-the-loop experience
- Spacecraft hardware knowledge (RWAs, thrusters, etc)
- Mission operations experience
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary: $140,000 - $240,000 annually, determined case-by-case based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Additional benefits include stock options and equity, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), unlimited PTO, and catered lunches.
Additional Information
Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.