Lead GNC Engineer

Turion Space

Irvine, CAFull-time$100–130K/yrSeen 1mo agoStill listed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$100–130K/yr

Location

Irvine, CA

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

The Lead GNC Engineer will assist in designing, analyzing, and implementing satellite guidance and control systems, develop simulation frameworks and flight algorithms, and help recruit and grow the GNC engineering team.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Guidance Navigation ControlsC++Python6-DoF SimulationLow Thrust TrajectoriesSpacecraft PropulsionHardware in the Loop SimulationEmbedded Systems AlgorithmsMATLABSimulink

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in EngineeringExperience Developing GNC SystemsDesign Build Test Hardware Software ExperienceMust Be Able to Work Extended Hours and WeekendsCapable of Identifying and Solving Complex Problems

Full job description

As Lead GNC engineer you will assist in the design, analysis, and implementation of our satellite's guidance and control systems. You will work closely with the Turion Space team across software and hardware systems while overseeing a team of GNC engineers. Responsibilities

Assist in the design, analysis, and implementation of satellite GNC systems
Software development including simulation framework, environmental models, and flight algorithms
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or similar
Experience developing Guidance, Navigation, and Controls systems on spacecraft
Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware and/or software from scratch
Software development experience in C++ or Python
Experience developing 6 degrees of freedom vehicle simulations or flight software
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred skills and experience

Experience with low thrust trajectories
Experience with spacecraft propulsion
Experience with hardware in the loop simulation
Experience implementing algorithms for embedded systems
Software development experience in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar software/languages

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