Principal Guidance, Navigation, & Controls (GNC) Engineer
$140,000 - $220,000
Denver, Colorado
Onsite
We are working with an industry-leading company at the forefront of small satellite manufacturing and mission services. Their team designs, builds, and operates advanced spacecrafts that tackle some of space's toughest challenges. With a track record of successful missions from low Earth orbit to interplanetary space, they collaborate with top-tier defense, commercial, and civil organizations, including NASA and the U.S. Air Force.
Be part of a dynamic environment where cutting-edge technology meets exploration, driving the future of space missions at a fraction of traditional costs!
Position Purpose
ThePrincipal GNC Engineerhas full GNC subsystem responsibility for multiple space missions, including all program phases from new business development through on-orbit operations. They will lead development of new and improved capabilities, features, and infrastructure of the GNC subsystem, occasionally leading a team of engineers.
Job Responsibilities
Design, analyze, test, and deploy GNC subsystems for spacecrafts across various orbits
Develop new GNC technologies to meet customer needs and strategic goals
Lead engineering teams on specific GNC projects, ensuring on-time delivery and product enhancements
Improve and implement GNC system architectures across product lines
Lead the evolution of GNC processes, tools, and best practices
Participate in all mission phases from design to on-orbit operations
Provide mentorship to junior engineers (may involve personnel management)
Required Qualifications/Education
BS in Engineering or related field with 10+ years of related experience
Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, 6-DOF simulations, and GNC system design
Experience with spacecraft GNC including testing, sensors, actuators, and autonomous vehicle controls
Experience with C and Ruby languages
Experience with model-based design and auto-coding
Previous experience with orbital vehicles, especially small satellite GNC
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education
Benefits
$140,000 - $220,000
100% company paid health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents