Spacecraft Guidance and Control Systems Engineer

1 week ago


London, Kentucky, United States The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory Full time
Job Title: Spacecraft Guidance and Control Analyst

We are seeking a highly skilled Spacecraft Guidance and Control Analyst to join our team at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL). As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering spacecraft guidance and control systems for various Earth and interplanetary missions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the design, development, and delivery of G&C subsystems for various spacecraft missions.
  • Implement control and estimation algorithms, actuator and sensor hardware models, and dynamic simulations in MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Develop and test ground software to support the integration of G&C testbed algorithms and flight software with flight and ground support equipment hardware.
  • Support the coordination of on-board spacecraft time with universal dynamical time.
  • Assist with the integration and test of spacecraft through scenario testing and data analysis.
  • Support G&C spacecraft operations.
  • Develop G&C analysis tools for pre- and post-launch activities.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
  • Previous experience or significant coursework in the design, analysis, or development of complex aerospace systems.
  • Skilled in analytical and numerical computing software, such as MATLAB and Simulink.
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
  • At least 5 years of spacecraft mission experience in either design, analysis, development, testing, or operations of G&C subsystems.
  • Experience in extended Kalman Filters, Frequency Domain Analysis, or Stability and Jitter Analysis.
  • Active Top Secret clearance (or above).
About APL:

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space, and science challenges. With a wide selection of challenging, impactful work and a robust education assistance program, APL promotes a culture of life-long learning. Our employees enjoy generous benefits and healthy work-life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area.

APL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.



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