Senior Navigation & Guidance Engineer

Posted 13hrs ago

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Senior Navigation & Guidance engineer at K2 Space developing spacecraft GNC architecture and algorithms. Engaging in high-level vehicle architecture and recruitment of engineering talent.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with other engineering leads to develop and validate a novel high level vehicle architecture
  • Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond
  • Develop novel slewing algorithms of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond
  • Develop simulation and modeling tools to support vehicle and GNC trade studies. This includes mission design, controls analysis, and 6-DOF simulation development.
  • Contribute to building the GNC organization by recruiting, hiring, and mentoring other engineers

Requirements:

  • Experience with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and system design
  • Experience with implementing attitude control and/or estimation algorithms on spacecraft
  • Experience with verification and validation of GNC flight software in an integrated environment, leveraging 6-DOF simulation and HITL testing.
  • Experience with Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
  • Medical/dental/vision coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Many other perks