GNC Engineer, RPO
True Anomaly
Apply to this jobRESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform mission design activities and trade studies of various RPO navigation and control architectures and algorithms
- Design and develop robust RPO estimation, optimization, fault detection, and scheduling algorithms in C++
- Test and verify algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation
- Perform statistical analysis (Monte Carlo, linear covariance analysis) to support proximity operations performance characterization
- Work with the Space Operations team to integrate RPO plans and support post-flight analysis
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
- Experienced with C/C++ and Python
- 2+ years of experience with RPO mission design
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches
- Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security
- U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
- 2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code
- Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: spacecraft relative navigation, astrodynamics, estimation theory, trajectory optimization, planning and scheduling algorithms
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $90,000 - $250,000
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work Location— This is an onsite position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.
- Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
- Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.
This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.
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To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
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Summary
Design and develop RPO navigation, control algorithms; perform mission analysis, testing, and integration
Job title
GNC Engineer, RPO
Experience level
2+ years
Industry
aerospace
Location requirements
ONSITE near Denver, CO or Long Beach, CA; not remote
Salary
$90,000 - $250,000
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Denver, CO, USA
Long Beach, CA, USA