Sierra Space

Principal Engineer, Rendezvous & Proximity Operations, Guidance, Navigation & Control, Lead

Sierra Space

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: CentennialColoradoUnited States

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Salary

💰 $169,294 - $232,800 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Lead the development, integration, and innovation of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications
  • Drive program execution towards achieving key GNC milestones
  • Share GNC design and development expertise
  • Own the end-to-end design aspects of Guidance, Navigation, and Control on various programs
  • Formulate GNC design, development, and testing architecture and processes for new programs
  • Architect GNC sensor, avionics, and actuator frameworks in conjunction with FSW C&DH
  • Provide input to Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) planning as a GNC expert
  • Assist with HITL troubleshooting and perform sensor and actuator selection

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree)
  • Master’s degree preferred for candidates with 10+ years of related experience
  • 12+ years of experience in GNC algorithm design, subsystem integration, and spacecraft development
  • Experience with leading design reviews for programs and customers
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of adaptive and robust control systems, LOS and jitter mitigation design and analysis, and particle filtering techniques
  • Subject matter expertise in at least two areas of GNC algorithmic design and experience with end-to-end GNC design on at least one program
  • Experience with planning and scheduling GNC tasks for multiple teams and programs; develop advanced proposals and SOWs for customers
  • Advanced user of STK; expertise in SIMULINK programming and auto coding, JIRA, Confluence, and MS Project; familiarity with FPGA programming
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
GNC algorithm designsubsystem integrationadaptive control systemsrobust control systemsLOS designjitter mitigation designparticle filtering techniquesend-to-end GNC designsensor selectionactuator selection
Soft Skills
leadershipprogram executioncommunicationcollaborationplanningschedulingtroubleshootingexpertise sharingproposal developmentcustomer engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineeringBachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringMaster’s degree in related fieldU.S. Security Clearance