Autonomous GNC Engineer for Spacecraft Rendezvous & Docking

Telemetry Today LLC; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Starfish Space in Tukwila, WA is seeking a GNC Engineer to join our autonomous RPOD program. You will help refine flight algorithms and develop autonomous guidance and control software for orbital operations.

Responsibilities include implementing software in Python/C++, validating algorithms, and testing GNC systems during rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking missions in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of GNC experience, preferably in aerospace.
• Proficiency in astrodynamics.
• Working knowledge of satellite guidance and/or control.
• Programming experience in Python and/or C/C++.
• B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• U.S. person required for ITAR compliance.
• Willing to work from Tukwila, WA.
• Capable of thriving in a dynamic startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Refine flight algorithms to autonomously guide RPOD missions.
• Develop software for autonomous spacecraft controls.
• Test and refine GNC software during RPOD missions.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary startup team.

Skills

GNC

Astrodynamics

Guidance/Control

Python

C/C++

Education

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Job description

Starfish Space in Tukwila, WA is seeking a GNC Engineer to join our autonomous RPOD program. You will help refine flight algorithms and develop autonomous guidance and control software for orbital operations.

Responsibilities include implementing software in Python/C++, validating algorithms, and testing GNC systems during rendezvous, proximity operations, and docking missions in a fast-paced startup environment.