GNC Engineer II
Core
Design, develop, and validate Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems for autonomous spacecraft operating in various orbit regimes.
Role type
GNC Engineer II
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace and defense, space superiority
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
GNC system architecture, algorithm design, sensor fusion, filtering frameworks (EKF, UKF), orbital mechanics, control systems, C++, Python, high-fidelity simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, stability analysis
Preferred skills
closed-loop control, orbital maneuvering, fault management, flight operations, line of sight performance analysis, hands-on GNC hardware testing
Technologies
C++, Python, EKF, UKF, reaction wheels, torque rods, thrusters, star trackers, sun sensors, IMUs, RF/optical navigation sensors
Responsibilities
Define GNC system architecture and requirements; design and validate flight software and embedded algorithms; develop AOD/AOE algorithms; conduct trade studies for GNC hardware; implement and verify algorithms via simulation and HIL testing; support on-orbit commissioning and anomaly resolution
Seniority
Mid-level IC (2-4 years experience)