Senior GNC Engineer, Space Systems
Core
Develop foundational guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) algorithms and simulation tools for robotic spacecraft to enable dynamic space operations.
Role type
Senior GNC Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
6-DoF simulation tools, prototype GNC algorithms, and system-level integration for robotic spacecraft.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Control Theory
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
GNC algorithm development, modeling and simulation, state estimation, trajectory/path planning, dynamical systems control, Python for simulation, GNC system integration
Preferred skills
Space system development, orbital mechanics/astrodynamics, C/C++, real-time embedded systems, hardware-in-the-loop, spacecraft hardware knowledge
Technologies
Python, C/C++, Basilisk, Git, Linux
Responsibilities
Support GNC algorithm trade studies, build simulation environments and prototype algorithms, collaborate on system-level integration, develop and validate 6-DoF simulation tools, assist with datasets and algorithm evaluation, support implementation, testing, and debugging
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC