Attitude Guidance & Performance Engineer

Cerebras; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebras is seeking an Attitude Guidance & Performance Engineer in San Francisco, CA. You will be the technical authority for ADCS performance, working with mission teams to develop and validate guidance solutions.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in attitude control and a strong background in Python. You will diagnose ADCS anomalies and ensure efficient spacecraft operations.

The position offers a salary range of $130,000 - $190,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as an attitude control architect or engineer.
• Ability to challenge conventional aerospace engineering practices.
• Experience in a fast-paced development environment.

Responsibilities

• Define performance requirements and consolidate budgets.
• Develop and validate attitude guidance algorithms.
• Support customer interactions for ADCS performance.

Skills

Expertise in attitude dynamics

Guidance algorithms

On-orbit operations

Extensive knowledge of Python

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Wanna join the adventure?

Are you passionate about spacecraft attitude control, guidance, and mission performance? If so, this is the perfect role for you!

Loft flies multiple satellites per year and is building the next generation of guidance and attitude control capabilities across a growing fleet of spacecraft. We’re looking for an Attitude Guidance & Performance Engineer to serve as the technical authority for ADCS performance, guidance algorithms, and attitude control across Loft missions.

This role requires expertise in attitude dynamics, guidance and control, and on-orbit operations. You’ll work closely with mission teams, customers, and spacecraft suppliers to define performance requirements, develop and validate guidance solutions, support in-orbit operations, and resolve complex attitude control challenges.

You’ll help build a common guidance service that interfaces with multiple spacecraft platforms, supports diverse customer missions, and enables increasingly agile spacecraft operations.

About the Role:

• Work with Programs Lead Systems Engineers to define performance requirements, consolidate budgets, and ADCS allocations;
• Develop and validate the attitude guidance algorithms (on-ground or in orbit);
• Develop the ADCS calibration strategy;
• Coordinate with the bus suppliers to ensure a follow-up and anomaly resolution;
• Support customer interactions for ADCS performance;
• Be the technical reference for attitude control matters for the in-orbit fleet;
• Diagnose and troubleshoot the ADCS anomalies.

Must Haves:

• You have 5+ years of proven experience as an attitude control architect or engineer;
• You possess strong communication and organizational skills;
• You challenge conventional aerospace engineering and testing practices, and/or have experience in a fast-paced development environment;
• You perform well under pressure and are always ready to be hands-on;
• You have extensive knowledge of Python.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with Flight / Orbital Dynamics, in addition to attitude control
• Experience with Earth Observation missions
• International experience

* Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other underrepresented people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft, we value respectful debate and people who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

130000 - 190000 USD a year