Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer
Space Kinetic Corp.
A New Paradigm For Space Operations.
- Lead architect responsible for GNC design for space applications
- Owns GNC subsystem level requirements, pointing budget and alignments
- Design of algorithms for FSW development
- Creates / Contributes to ground tools for constellation management
- Owns GNC component level hardware trades and selection
- Owns GNC level Verification and Validation (V&V) activities
- Conducts GNC design analysis and Monte Carlo simulations
- Supports / conducts hardware in the loop verification in system testbeds
- Support internal and external design reviews
- Works with senior management for GNC schedule and key milestones.
What It Takes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering along with 5+ years of GNC experience.
- Prior Spacecraft and Satellite Development and Operations experience.
- Experience working with a different engineering departments and teams within the organization.
- Prior experience directly interfacing with aerospace customers in the commercial or government sectors.
- Experience in modeling and simulation.
- Previous schedule management experience.
- Experience developing blended attitude solutions from a variety of sensor data.
- Previous Flight Software development and test experience.
- End to End project lifecycle experience.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder).
- Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance is required.
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The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. Domestic travel may be required (up to ~20% of the year).
- Equity-Based Compensation
- Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
- Health and Wellness Stipend
- Commuter Benefits
ITAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
