Sr Principal Engineer, Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO), Guidance, Navigation & Control, Lead
Core
Lead the development, integration, and innovation of advanced Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) systems for spacecraft applications, specifically focusing on Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) and docking activities.
Role type
Sr Principal Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer (Spacecraft Systems)
Builds
Advanced GNC systems, sensor/actuator frameworks, and avionics integration for spacecraft missions
Domain
Aerospace, Space Systems, Defense
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
GNC algorithmic design, autonomy, system architecture, complex software system design, trajectory optimization, sensor/actuator selection and sizing, HITL testing, formal tasking and delegation
Preferred skills
Conceptual interfacing frameworks for sensors/actuators with avionics, adaptive and predictive control algorithms, mission planning and operational execution, high-level roadmap program documentation
Technologies
FSW C&DH, adaptive control algorithms, predictive control algorithms, design tools for sensor/actuator sizing
Responsibilities
Drive program execution towards achieving key GNC milestones; own end-to-end design aspects of GNC on various programs; formulate GNC design, development, and testing architecture; architect GNC sensor, avionics, and actuator frameworks; assist in Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) planning and HITL troubleshooting; perform sensor and actuator selection and sizing; conduct HITL unit and integrated testing to verify GNC subsystem performance.
Seniority
Sr Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
