Senior Navigation & Guidance Engineer
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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

















