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Our client are revolutionizing space security and sustainability with full integrated mission technologies designed to protect the interests of the US and its Allies. Sitting at the intersection of software, spacecraft and AI, they have built the first end-to-end operating system for space with satellite, navigation and data-capture technologies designed to provide unparalleled security and training for the evolving space market.
The founding team are former Space Force Officers and some of the pioneers in space warfare technology committed to their mission of solving space security and defense with a holistic and differentiated approach. They have raised $150m in venture capital, most recently raising Series B in December 2023 and are generating revenue with over $75m in orders. They have ambitious plans to double in size yet again over the next 12-18 months so this is a perfect time to join them on a massive greenfield opportunity and shape everything from the ground up. They don’t want to solve problems the way historical spacecraft companies have solved problems. They are Looking for a diversity of thought, diversity of experience within SpaceTech and DeepTech.
What you'll do..
Lead a small team responsible for GNC design and analysis for a wide variety of orbits to include LEO, MEO and GEO
Work closely and across software and algorithm teams to integrate GNC and RPO (rendezvous and proximity operations) capabilities into flight software
Lead trade studies and ultimately recommend design decisions regarding GNC components such as IMUs, star trackers, sun sensors, and propulsion components
Define and implement GNC system fault detection, isolation, recovery
Interact and collaborate with engineers from various disciplines
Own all aspects of GNC system development, from algorithms to overall vehicle design
Required experience:
Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or equivalent discipline
7+ years experience developing, producing and managing GNC systems for aerospace applications
Extensive understanding of aerospace GNC architectures
Extensive understanding of the sensors and actuators required for aerospace applications Experience with control structure interaction, filtering, state estimation, fault management, and software development
Strong understanding of physics and attitude dynamics
Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
Experience with Matlab and Python
Any experience developing and / or producing GNC systems for space applications would be preferred. In addition to cradle-to-grave development of three-axis stabilized spacecraft incorporating momentum exchange, magnetic, and propulsive control. Experience with low thrust trajectory optimization for orbital maneuvering, line of sight performance analysis such as jitter, smear, and pointing accuracy would be a bonus.
This role can be based out of either LA, California or Denver, Colorado.
If your experience fits the above and you want to challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results then please apply now with your latest resume for further information!
Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type Full-time
Job function
Job function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing
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