
Principal Engineer, Rendezvous & Proximity Operations, Guidance, Navigation & Control, Lead
Sierra Space
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Centennial • Colorado • United 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