Rendezvous, Proximity Operations, and Docking (RPOD) Design Engineer – Lunar Permanence
Core
Define RPOD operations concepts, requirements, and verification strategies for Blue Moon landers to enable safe crew and cargo transport to the lunar surface.
Role type
Senior spacecraft systems engineer (RPOD/GN&C)
Builds
Blue Moon lunar landers and related spacecraft systems
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight / Lunar Exploration
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
RPOD system design, astrodynamics, relative motion analysis, GN&C, simulation, mathematical modeling, Kalman filtering, computer vision, C++/Rust embedded software, trajectory analysis, requirements definition, V&V planning
Preferred skills
M.S./PhD, 10+ years RPOD lifecycle experience, relative navigation systems, optical sensors, avionics integration, NASA/FAA software standards, Trick/JEOD/cFS tools, hardware-in-the-loop testing
Technologies
C++, Rust, Trick, JEOD, cFS, Kalman Filter, Computer Vision
Responsibilities
Perform trajectory and safety corridor analyses; coordinate RPOD concepts of operations; decompose functional requirements across GN&C and mechanical systems; support relative navigation sensor design; formulate navigation estimation and maneuver guidance algorithms; define data and mechanical interfaces; lead RPOD V&V activities and flight demonstrations; develop fault detection capabilities; analyze ground and flight test data; create automation tooling for team efficiency.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC