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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft, utilizing MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++. Proven ability to lead engineering teams, mentor peers, and enhance GN&C engineering practices while ensuring compliance with U.S. export control regulations.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Guidance, Navigation, And Control AlgorithmsMATLAB/SimulinkC/C++ PrototypesSpacecraft Engineering ExperienceActive Tier 5 Clearance
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Hard Skills
6-DOF Dynamics SimulationsGN&C Flight Software DevelopmentAstrodynamicsFlight MechanicsTrajectory OptimizationGuidance Laws DevelopmentAutonomy Tools DevelopmentOperational Anomaly TroubleshootingSimulation Artifacts ProductionTest Procedures Development
Soft Skills
CollaborationMentoringProblem SolvingLeadershipCommunication
Industry Keywords
U.S. Person StatusU.S. CitizenshipConflict Of Interest AssessmentDrug And Alcohol Testing
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesC++
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, implement, and verify guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for spacecraft
- Develop and maintain 6-DOF dynamics simulations and analysis tools for mission and performance assessment
- Implement and validate GN&C flight software using MATLAB/Simulink models and C/C++ prototypes
- Integrate flight software with testbeds and avionics
- Apply astrodynamics and flight mechanics to mission design, novel orbit concepts, and trajectory optimization
- Develop powered and unpowered guidance laws and autonomy tools for on-orbit operations
- Support troubleshooting of operational anomalies, functional tests, and service incidents
- Produce concepts of operations, simulation artifacts, and test procedures
- Collaborate with systems engineering, avionics, test, and business development teams
- Identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and implement reusable tools and automations
- Lead engineering project teams, mentor engineers, and advance GN&C engineering practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement
- Active Tier 5 (T5) Clearance, formerly known as Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI), required
- 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Engineering experience with spacecraft
- Experience using MATLAB and Simulink
- Experience developing GN&C algorithms, models and simulations
- U.S. Person status required for U.S. export control compliance
- U.S. citizenship required for the stated security clearance
- Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status
- Must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
- Drug and alcohol testing may apply under company policy
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive base pay
- Variable compensation opportunities
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Relocation based on candidate eligibility