Principal Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer

A Principal GN&C Engineer will have full GN&C subsystem responsibility for multiple space missions, including all program phases from new business development through on-orbit operations. A Principal GN&C Engineer will lead development of new and improved capabilities, features, and infrastructure of the GN&C subsystem, occasionally leading a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, test, and deploy GN&C subsystems for small spacecraft ranging from CubeSat (10 cm square) to ESPA-class (24 x 28 x 38 inches), deployed in LEO, GEO, lunar, deep space, and other orbits; Develop new GN&C technologies to support customer needs and BCT strategic goals; Lead a team of engineers on a specific GN&C product line, R&D efforts, ADCS improvements, or new GN&C capabilities to execute on-time delivery and product improvements; Help improve and/or implement GN&C system architectures for various product lines and spacecraft sizes; Lead continued evolution of GN&C processes, tools/infrastructure, and best practices; Lead certain GN&C hardware selection and performance details; Participate in all mission phases including new business development, design reviews, software and hardware-level test, on-orbit commissioning and operations; Provide guidance and mentoring to younger engineers; May include personnel management responsibilities; Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required, plus 13 or more years related experience; Knowledge of systems integration and testing experience with MATLAB/Simulink; The ability to rapidly work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams; Experience with developing and running 6-DOF simulation environments; Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with emphasis on rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities; Experience with configuration management and issue tracking tools; Capability to independently develop new GN&C technology; Comprehensive knowledge of spacecraft GN&C, ranging from orbital mechanics, spacecraft sensors and actuators, and attitude dynamics and controls; Knowledge of spacecraft GN&C testing best practices; Experience with C and Ruby languages; Experience with Model Based Design and auto-coding process; Key industry-level expertise in autonomous vehicles GN&C; Previous experience with orbital vehicles, especially small satellite GN&C; Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Nice to have

Experience with simulator/hardware test development and execution; mission operations

Benefits

Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date; Life insurance; 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution); Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave