Senior Spacecraft Control Systems Engineer

4 weeks ago


Redondo Beach, California, United States Impulse Space Full time

As a key member of the Impulse Space team, you will play a critical role in the development and operation of our high-performance space vehicles. Your expertise in spacecraft control systems will be instrumental in ensuring the success of our missions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop GNC flight, test, and analysis systems for our spacecraft.
  • Develop robust control algorithms for spacecraft in various orbits, including LEO, GEO, and beyond.
  • Generate control verification data for our suite of missions.
  • Participate in GNC software development, including flight code and simulation.
  • Mentor other engineers and define best practices for vehicle control systems.
  • Create tools for GNC systems, enabling efficient mission execution.
  • Resolve technical issues with innovative solutions.
  • Communicate design needs and intent to the engineering team.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of experience in spacecraft control design and analysis.
  • Proficiency in Matlab and C++.
  • Ability to perform control analysis in time and frequency domains.
  • Experience with vehicle-GNC design processes, from concept to implementation.
  • Experience in spacecraft operations.
Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Prior experience in upper stage or lander control.
  • Experience in a startup or agile development environment.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and market data. Individual level and base pay are determined on a case-by-case basis.



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