Senior GNC Engineer managing AOCS subsystem for spacecraft development. Responsible for the entire mission lifecycle from design to operational support at Satellogic.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the definition, design, analysis, implementation, and operational support of the AOCS subsystem.
Contribute to the entire mission lifecycle, leveraging both extensive theoretical knowledge and practical engineering expertise.
Translate high level requirements into GNC software requirements within hardware limitations.
Perform system simulations, develop and test flight software.
Define the GNC system architecture, perform trade studies, and select hardware components to meet mission requirements.
Design, implement, and test core GNC algorithms for attitude estimation, flight control, and orbital guidance.
Lead the integration and testing of the GNC subsystem using simulations.
Play a key role in the launch, commissioning, and ongoing operations of the AOCS.
Work closely with other engineering teams and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Evaluate algorithm performance statistically and assess statistical estimation errors.
Requirements
PhD, Msc or equivalent experience in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Control engineering.
Programming in either of Python/C/C++, strong knowledge of statistics, control theory and signal processing.
4+ years experience in software, statistics, estimation, signal processing, applied mathematics and/or control.
5+ years of professional experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) or Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS) for aerospace vehicles.
Demonstrated expertise in spacecraft orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, and attitude kinematics.
A strong theoretical foundation in modern and classical control theory, linear and non-linear systems, and state estimation techniques such as the Kalman filter.
Fluent English.
Benefits
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Job title
Senior AOCS Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer
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