GNC Engineer - Navigation Sensors and Algorithms
Core
Own the navigation and sensing chain for K2 spacecraft, determining position and orientation from physical sensors to flight software.
Role type
Senior GNC Engineer (Navigation Sensors and Algorithms)
Builds
High-power satellite platforms for LEO to deep space missions
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Navigation / Estimation Theory
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Estimation theory (EKF/MEKF/UKF), Sensor fusion, GNSS navigation (MEO/GEO), Python, C/C++, Hardware integration, Simulation frameworks
Preferred skills
Clean sheet design, High-altitude/cis-lunar GNSS, Optics (star trackers), Allan variance analysis, Magnetometer calibration, GNSS simulators, Avionics radiation effects
Technologies
Python, Julia, C/C++, Rust, EKF, MEKF, UKF, GNSS receivers, IMUs, Star trackers
Responsibilities
Design and verify onboard estimation algorithms, Develop high-altitude GNSS navigation capability, Improve measurement timing accuracy, Develop and run GNC sensor calibration, Select and integrate navigation sensors, Build sensor models in simulation framework, Support on-orbit commissioning, Define pass/fail performance criteria, Recruit and mentor engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
