ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.

With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.

ispace Technologies U.S. is seeking a highly motivated and talented Senior Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer.

Key responsibilities:

Evaluate and develop GNC architecture and requirements
Perform design, optimization, and dispersion analysis for all phases in the US Lunar Lander mission profile, including on-orbit maneuvers and lunar surface descent and landing
Develop software tools to support mission design, analysis, verification, and performance reporting during test and flight
Participate in development phases including trade studies, design reviews, software and hardware-level test, and on-orbit operations
Implement new software or algorithms to support mission unique capabilities
Verify and validate GNC algorithms and models through testing in desktop simulation environments, systems integration labs, and qualification programs
Modeling of on-orbit disturbances and environments
Modeling of spacecraft vehicle systems and subsystems
Assist in the development of Flight Concept of Operations (ConOps) and Flight Operations plans and procedures

Required Skills/Experience:

10+ years working on GNC for aerospace systems
Bachelor’s degree in Applied Math, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (mandatory Aerospace focus), Electrical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering.
Relevant work experience and substantial coursework in spacecraft GNC
Ability to perform spacecraft GNC design and analysis tasks, and support mission operations
Working knowledge of interplanetary mission design
Working knowledge of spacecraft guidance and control needs during orbital and/or entry, descent and landing
Strong experience in developing 6DOF simulations of spacecraft from scratch
Strong experience with simulation and programming tools (ex. Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python)
Familiarity with GNC hardware sensor suites and actuators for spacecraft applications
Experience with contingency planning and spacecraft FDIR
Working knowledge of Kalman Filters
Working knowledge of non-linear system modeling
Experience working in group settings with colleagues from different engineering disciplines
Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Self-motivated learner

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Advanced degree in Applied Math, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (mandatory Aerospace focus), Electrical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering.
Demonstrated professional experience in spacecraft GNC systems outside of LEO
Ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced collaborative interdisciplinary team environment
Extensive experience with C++ and Python programming languages
Extensive experience with NAIF SPICE
Extensive experience with STK/STK Scheduler/ODTK/SOLIS
Monte Carlo analysis and Stochastic Optimization
Knowledge of Convex Optimization
Experience in relative navigation, image processing, and feature detection techniques
Experience with linear and non-linear control system design and implementation
Experience with robust controller design techniques including, but not limited to, LQR/LQG, H∞, and SMC
Knowledge of State-space control design techniques
Design and analysis of controllers using classical control system design (frequency and s-domain) and modern approaches

Additional Requirements:

Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment
Schedule flexibility may be required depending on program development needs
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required

Compensation and Benefits:

Competitive salary starting at $125k+
Equity/Stock options
Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)
Hybrid work schedule
Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass)
Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (11 paid holidays)
401(k)

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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.

Eligible candidates must be willing to undergo and successfully complete a criminal background screening prior to hire.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. is a drug-free workplace.

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. participates in the E-Verify program.

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