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Spacecraft Guidance Navigation Control Engineer

2 months ago

Los Angeles, California, United States K2 Space Full time
Job Overview

K2 Space is seeking a highly skilled Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) engineer to join our team. As a GNC engineer, you will be responsible for developing and testing advanced navigation and control systems for our spacecraft.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing, state estimation, orbit transfer, mission design, and station-keeping of very large structures in earth orbit and beyond.
  • Work with other engineers to develop a high-level vehicle architecture.
  • Test and validate GNC algorithms in unit testing and integrated simulation environments.
  • Develop models and simulations for spacecraft actuators, sensors, and dynamics.

Requirements:

  • Master's or PhD degree in aerospace, mechanical, or relevant engineering discipline.
  • 6+ months of experience applying technical engineering skills outside of the university classroom setting.
  • Proficiency in Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab for algorithm development and simulation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Rust for algorithm development and simulation.
  • Demonstrated ability with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and system design within an integrated engineering team.
  • Demonstrated understanding of trajectory analysis, modeling, and mission design.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Hourly pay range: $30 - $40 per hour.
  • Housing and travel stipend may be available.

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.