Sierra Space

Controls Engineer III, Guidance and Navigation

Sierra Space

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: CentennialColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $118,952 - $163,558 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Lead the design, development, and validation of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications.
  • Take ownership of critical aspects of GNC systems, including design, Monte Carlo simulations, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing.
  • Mentor junior engineers and drive innovation in aerospace technology.
  • Develop high-fidelity models for GNC sensors and actuators.
  • Set up and execute Monte Carlo simulations to evaluate system performance.
  • Perform open-loop and closed-loop stability analyses to ensure robust system design.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
  • 5+ years of related experience in dynamic modelling and GNC algorithm design.
  • Advanced skills in SIMULINK, State Flow, Python, and C++ programming, with experience in SIMULINK autocoding and Linux/UNIX operating systems.
  • Strong understanding of IMUs, GPS, LIDAR, and Air Data Systems, with experience in developing high-fidelity models for algorithm design.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%
  • life insurance
  • 3 weeks paid time off
  • generous benefit package

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
GNC systems designMonte Carlo simulationshardware-in-the-loop testingdynamic modellingGNC algorithm designSIMULINKState FlowPythonC++high-fidelity models
Soft skills
mentoringinnovation
Certifications
U.S. Security Clearance