GNC Engineer III
Core
Design, develop, and validate Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems for autonomous spacecraft operating in various orbit regimes.
Role type
Senior IC GNC Engineer
Builds
Autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace and Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
GNC system architecture, algorithm design, sensor fusion, filtering frameworks (EKF, UKF), orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, C++, Python, high-fidelity simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, control analysis tools
Preferred skills
closed-loop control, orbital maneuvering, fault management, real-time 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, conduct trade studies for GNC hardware, develop high-fidelity simulation environments, support on-orbit commissioning and anomaly resolution
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC