Spacecraft Guidance and Control Systems Analyst

3 days ago


Laurel, Maryland, United States Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) Full time
Job Summary
A senior spacecraft guidance and control analyst is sought to develop, analyze, test, and deliver spacecraft G&C systems for both NASA and National Security Space missions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in analytical and numerical computing software, such as MATLAB and Simulink, and experience with control and estimation algorithms, actuator and sensor hardware models, and dynamic simulations.

Responsibilities
- Assist in the implementation of control and estimation algorithms, actuator and sensor hardware models, and dynamic simulations in MATLAB/Simulink
- Assist in the development and testing of ground software to support the integration of G&C testbed algorithms and flight software with flight and ground support equipment hardware
- 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
- MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- At least 5+ years of 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
- PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field
- At least 10+ 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

Benefits
- Competitive salary: $120,000 - $180,000 per year
- Comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development

About Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL)
- APL promotes a culture of life-long learning and provides a wide selection of challenging, impactful work
- APL is committed to promoting an innovative environment that embraces diversity, encourages creativity, and supports inclusion of new ideas


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