Guidance Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer
Core
Designing and validating GNC architecture for high-power satellites, developing novel algorithms for precise pointing of large flexible structures, and supporting flight readiness and on-orbit operations.
Role type
Senior GNC Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for LEO to deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Systems / Control Theory
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
GNC actuator/sensor sizing and system design, control and estimation algorithm implementation, V&V of GNC flight software, 6-DOF simulation and HITL testing, Python/Julia/C/C++/Matlab
Preferred skills
Early-stage conceptual design, reaction wheel/CMG/motor/thruster sizing, navigation (Extended Kalman Filters), trajectory analysis and mission design
Technologies
Python, Julia, C/C++, Matlab, 6-DOF simulation, HITL
Responsibilities
Develop and validate novel high-level vehicle architecture, develop algorithms for precise pointing of large flexible structures, develop slewing algorithms, build simulation and modeling tools for trade studies, contribute to GNC organization growth
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship