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Varda Space Industries is a pioneering company at the forefront of space-based innovation, harnessing the unique environment of low Earth orbit to produce cutting-edge products that enhance life on Earth. Our mission transcends mere exploration, expanding the economic horizons of humanity.
Our TeamAt Varda, you'll be part of a seasoned team with a rich legacy in aerospace and technology, working alongside industry leaders who have honed their skills in the corridors of industry giants. Our team is dedicated to creating a bustling in-space ecosystem.
About This RoleWe're seeking a highly skilled Aerospace Guidance and Navigation Expert to join our team as a GNC Engineer. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for the full life cycle of GNC development, from design through to unit, hardware-in-the-loop, on-vehicle functionality, and flight testing.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement autonomous satellite attitude control, collision avoidance, orbital rendezvous, burn planning, and atmospheric re-entry algorithms.
- Perform trajectory design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for the re-entry of a space capsule.
- Design and implement 6 degree of freedom vehicle simulation using C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
- Run Monte Carlo analysis to characterize performance of new vehicle and mission capabilities.
- Integrate and test GNC sensors, actuators, and software in a hardware-in-the-loop environment.
- Design and implement ground tooling necessary to facilitate fully automated maneuver responsibility and maneuver scheduling decisions.
- Monitor on-orbit system performance, troubleshoot as necessary, and coordinate with other spacecraft operators, 3rd party agencies, and the US government.
- B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, physics, or related field.
- 3+ years of proven experience, or PhD with 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge in designing, modeling, testing, and flying aerospace guidance, navigation, and control systems.
- Strong software and model development skills, particularly in C++/Python.
- Understanding of orbital mechanics, modeling, and simulation, and software development.
- Experience anchoring/fitting first principles models to test data or high-fidelity external simulations.
- Proven system engineering and configuration management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Master's degree in engineering or physics.
- Experience with spacecraft attitude determination and control system design.
- Experience with GMAT, POST2, or similar tools.
- Understanding of multi-body dynamics, flexible body dynamics, gas dynamics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
- Experience developing and verifying physical models for the purpose of control design, component sizing, and system performance evaluation.
- Experience supporting safety-critical flight tests or spacecraft.
- Ability to continuously manage risk and provide solutions with lean and state-of-the-art software development techniques.
- Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field to work alongside.
- Working in El Segundo, CA, an awesome Southern California beach city with quick access to entertainment and outdoor activities.
- Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth.
- 401(k) matching.
- Unlimited PTO.
- Health insurance, including Vision and Dental.
- Lunch and snacks provided on-site every day, with dinners provided twice a week.
- Maternity/Paternity leave.
