About the Position

Our client, a space robotics company, is seeking a Senior/Lead GNC Engineer to lead the development and evolution of their portfolio of VTVL flight vehicles. The ideal candidate will have experience with implementing all elements of GNC, with in-depth expertise in at least one area. Additionally, the candidate must have experience with navigation sensors, development of subsystem requirements, troubleshooting, and debugging. The role requires the ability to lead teams and provide mentorship and guidance to technical teams. The position offers an exciting opportunity to work with NASA, defense, and commercial customers to develop the tech needed to make space accessible. The job is full-time and is located in Mojave, California.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing all elements of GNC, with in-depth expertise in at least one area.
• Familiarity with system identification, PID tuning, robust controls, & optimal controls.
• Familiarity with Kalman filters, strapdown navigation, sensor fusion.
• Experience with 3-DoF, point mass, and 6-DoF simulation.
• C, C++, Python, MATLAB.
• Experience working with navigation sensors including: GNSS, IMU, gyros, accelerometers, magnetometers, altimeters.
• Development of subsystem requirements from system requirements.
• Hands-on test and integration.
• Troubleshooting and debugging.
• 5-8 years (8+ years for lead) of professional experience in GNC systems.

Requirements

• Experience with implementing all elements of GNC, with in-depth expertise in at least one area.
• Familiar with system identification, PID tuning, robust controls, & optimal controls
• Familiar with Kalman filters, strapdown navigation, sensor fusion
• Experience with 3-DoF, point mass, and 6-DoF simulation
• C, C++, Python, MATLAB
• Experience working with navigation sensors including: GNSS, IMU, gyros, accelerometers, magnetometers, altimeters.
• Development of subsystem requirements from system requirements
• Hands-on test and integration
• Troubleshooting and debugging
• 5-8 years (8+ years for lead) of professional experience in GNC systems
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a space robotics company
• Pioneering affordable planetary access
• Enabling sustainable access and utilization of the Moon, Mars, and beyond
• Direct involvement with NASA, defense, and commercial customers
• Hands-on support for hardware and software design
• Potential for primary or secondary vehicle operator
• Competitive total rewards strategy

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