Principal Engineer leading GNC systems development at Sierra Space. Drive innovation and technical excellence in spacecraft applications with significant GNC design expertise.
Responsibilities
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
Job title
Principal Engineer, Rendezvous & Proximity Operations, Guidance, Navigation & Control, Lead
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