Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer
Core
Develop and implement high-reliability GNC algorithms, simulations, and tools for the Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) of in-orbit data centers.
Role type
GNC Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
ADCS architectures, production code, and satellite constellation management tools
Domain
Aerospace engineering, orbital mechanics, satellite operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
orbital mechanics, control theory, state estimation, software development, trajectory optimization, stationkeeping
Preferred skills
simulation verification, attitude determination, orbit determination, GNSS, radio navigation, collision avoidance analysis
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Develop and implement high-reliability GNC algorithms and simulations; Conduct comprehensive data analysis for network performance; Support on-call operations and satellite commanding; Perform constellation design and optimization; Collaborate on cross-functional system integration; Produce detailed technical documentation
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior IC