Senior Simulation and GNC
Core
Lead control architecture and actuator concept trades for space systems and lunar surface concepts, developing and verifying closed-loop control systems for mission-critical functions.
Role type
Senior Simulation and GNC Engineer (Space Systems)
Builds
Reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems, including lunar rovers and surface mobility platforms.
Domain
Aerospace engineering, spaceflight, lunar surface operations, and high-reliability electromechanical actuation.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
control architecture design, Newton dynamics modeling, Isaac Sim simulation, terramechanics, closed-loop actuator control, system identification, verification strategy development, C/C++ real-time implementation
Preferred skills
lunar surface rover controls, MIL/SIL/HIL verification, automated regression testing, modern software practices for modeling
Technologies
NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Newton dynamics, C/C++, embedded-real-time environments
Responsibilities
Lead control architecture and actuator concept trades for space systems and lunar surface concepts; Rapidly stand up and iterate Newton dynamic models to evaluate control concepts; Build scenario-based rover mobility studies in Isaac Sim; Design and implement closed-loop actuator control for mission-critical functions; Mature simulation models into verification-grade assets; Correlate models to component/vehicle/rover test data; Mentor junior engineers and establish best practices for controls/modeling software quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC