Contribute to the development of satellite GNC systems.
Be involved in the full lifecycle of development, from requirements definition through operations.
Design and implement GNC designs for new spacecraft designs.
Analyze, design, and/or develop GNC systems including sensors and actuators, algorithms and flight software, GNC electronics.
Support development of subsystem level requirements.
Drive multiple design activities including spacecraft, payload, satellite bus, and launch integration activities.
Develop high-fidelity simulation architectures for spacecraft GNC performance analysis.
Build, maintain, and update simulation models reflecting spacecraft design adjustments.
Integrate sensors, actuators, GNC algorithms, and flight software components into simulations.
Conduct Monte-Carlo analyses and closed-loop performance evaluations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
Preferred: Master's in STEM (Science, Technical, Engineering, Math) or related scientific areas.
A minimum of 3 years with a Bachelor's degree, or 1 year with a Master's degree
Experience with Matlab/Simulink; familiarity with STK.
Ability to model, simulate, and analyze spacecraft dynamics, sensors, actuators, or control algorithms.
Exposure to software development practices, verification, or validation activities.
Experience with at least one programming or scripting language (e.g., C/C++, Python, TCL).
Strong analytical skills and willingness to collaborate in a team environment.
US Citizenship is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance.
Active DoD security clearance at Secret or above highly desirable.

Benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

GNC systems developmentsimulation modelingspacecraft dynamics analysiscontrol algorithmsMatlabSimulinkC/C++PythonTCLMonte-Carlo analysis

Soft Skills

analytical skillscollaborationteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in STEMMaster's degree in STEMGovernment security clearanceDoD security clearance