Spacecraft Navigation Engineer

3 days ago


Englewood, Colorado, United States iSpace Full time
Job Title: Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer

ispace, inc. is a global leader in lunar resource development, with a vision to expand our planet and create a sustainable future. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer to join our team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Participate in all mission phases, including trade studies, design reviews, software and hardware development, and on-orbit operations.
  • Develop GNC architecture for orbit and descent.
  • Responsible for spacecraft GN&C solutions and design through all stages of design, integration, verification and operations.
  • Develop GNC software for both flight code and simulation.
  • Generate all relevant documentation for design, analysis, specification, and testing.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in an engineering discipline with focus on control/dynamics.
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience in spacecraft GN&C algorithm development.
  • Experience with simulation and programming tools C++, Python, and MATLAB.
  • Familiarity with GN&C sensors and actuators.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's or advanced degree in an engineering discipline with focus on control/dynamics.
  • Demonstrated professional experience in spacecraft GN&C algorithm development and implementation.
  • Experience with 6DOF simulation.
  • Modelling experience (i.e. space environment, GNC sensors, and actuators).
  • Some experience with Monte Carlo simulation and data analysis.
  • Some experience with fault detection and isolation.
  • Familiarity with project management tools, including Atlassian.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary based upon experience - $125,000 - $145,000.
  • Medical/vision/dental health benefits.
  • Hybrid work schedule.
  • Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass).
  • Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays).
  • 401(k).

ispace is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with ispace is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All applicants who are offered employment with ispace US will be subject to a background investigation. Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a background investigation conducted in accordance with Company policies and all applicable laws.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace. ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.



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