Principal Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer
$170,000–$260,000 year
On-siteBoulder, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Design, analyze, test, and deploy guidance, navigation, and control subsystems for small spacecraft across LEO, GEO, lunar, and deep space orbits. Develop new GN&C technologies, lead a team of engineers on product lines and R&D efforts, and improve system architectures and processes. Participate in all mission phases from new business development through on-orbit operations, including design reviews, testing, and commissioning. Provide guidance and mentoring to junior engineers while managing hardware selection and performance details. Execute on-time delivery and product improvements for various spacecraft sizes using MATLAB/Simulink, 6-DOF simulations, and Model-Based Design.
Required Qualifications
- BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field
- 13 or more years related experience
- Knowledge of systems integration and testing experience with MATLAB/Simulink
- The ability to rapidly work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams
- Experience with developing and running 6-DOF simulation environments
- Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with emphasis on rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities
- Experience with configuration management and issue tracking tools
- Capability to independently develop new GN&C technology
- Comprehensive knowledge of spacecraft GN&C, ranging from orbital mechanics, spacecraft sensors and actuators, and attitude dynamics and controls
- Knowledge of spacecraft GN&C testing best practices
- Experience with C and Ruby languages
- Experience with Model Based Design and auto-coding process
- Key industry-level expertise in autonomous vehicles GN&C
- Previous experience with orbital vehicles, especially small satellite GN&C
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with simulator/hardware test development and execution, as well as mission operations
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