Lead Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer

About the Company:

As a Lead GNC Engineer, you will develop and optimize the simulation and flight control systems for their refuelable in-space transport vehicles. You'll drive spacecraft architecture, execute design trade studies, and implement guidance, navigation, and control systems throughout the GNC development cycle, from initial design to flight operations.

Responsibilities:

• Enhance mission performance for high-deltaV refuelable spacecraft.
• Rapidly prototype, test simulations, and flight algorithms.
• Develop tools and algorithms for trajectory optimization, including rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking.
• Select and integrate actuators and sensors for spacecraft attitude control.
• Conduct design and readiness reviews with a focus on technical excellence.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics.
• 5+ years designing control systems for harsh environments.
• Expertise in guidance, navigation, control systems, and rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking.
• Proficiency in C/C++/Python/MATLAB/Simulink.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in engineering or physics.
• Experience with trajectory design tools and spacecraft operations.