Satellite GNC Engineer, Amazon Leo
Core
Design GNC algorithms, simulations, and onboard autonomy for a low Earth orbit satellite constellation to ensure precise pointing, stability, and safe fleet operations.
Role type
Senior IC satellite GNC engineer
Builds
A constellation of thousands of low Earth orbit satellites for global internet connectivity
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Control Theory
Deliverable
production ML models (via careerplan.io/jobs/10569850-satellite-gnc-engineer-amazon-leo-at-amazon)
Required skills
State estimation, attitude determination and control, precise pointing, payload cueing, momentum management, onboard autonomy, fault detection and recovery, C++ flight code development, 6-DOF simulation, Monte Carlo analysis, hardware-in-the-loop testing
Preferred skills
Discrete and continuous optimization, converting research to real-world applications, spacecraft GNC algorithm development
Technologies
C++, reaction wheels, magnetic torquers, star trackers, magnetometers, sun sensors, IMUs, GPS receivers
Responsibilities
Design and analyze algorithms for state estimation, attitude determination, and control; write production C++ flight code; develop momentum management strategies; design concepts of operation balancing pointing, power, and thermal; develop onboard autonomy and FDIR; validate models and simulations; support component-level environmental testing and integration; analyze fleet telemetry; operate GNC systems on orbit.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC