Senior Satellite Control Systems Analyst
Core
Providing senior technical leadership and strategic expertise in dynamics, estimation, and control for a diverse portfolio of satellite programs, guiding them from initial concepts through operations.
Role type
Senior IC satellite control systems analyst (guidance, navigation, and control engineering)
Builds
Satellite attitude and payload pointing control systems, simulation models, and operational support for defense, civil, and commercial space programs
Domain
Aerospace engineering, satellite systems, guidance, navigation, and control (GNC)
Required skills
Spacecraft control systems design and analysis, Estimation theory, Advanced dynamics and multibody systems, Rendezvous and proximity operations, Kalman filtering, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Project leadership, Technical mentoring
Preferred skills
PhD in controls-related area, SAP security clearance, End-to-end program experience, Adaptive/robust/optimal/nonlinear control, Unscented Kalman filters, Particle filters, Mobile robotics, Computer vision, AI/ML applications in controls
Technologies
MATLAB, Simulink, Python, Kalman filters, UKFs, Particle filters
Responsibilities
Provide technical and strategic expertise and guidance in controls, dynamics, and estimation; Develop solutions to novel technical problems in controls-related areas; Exercise technical authority and team leadership in multi-disciplinary areas including concept development, trade studies, risk assessments, design analyses, simulation development, test planning, data analysis, operations support, and anomaly resolution; Apply technical expertise and analysis to provide advice to customers, management, and contractors; Collaborate across the corporation on strategic multi-disciplinary teams; Develop and foster partnerships across academia, industry, and government
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
