Senior GNC Engineer

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Stock options

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer in Redondo Beach, California. You will be responsible for all aspects of vehicle GNC, working with a dynamic team to develop robust algorithms and implement GNC systems for various space vehicles.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in spacecraft GNC. You should be proficient in Matlab and C++, and will collaborate on innovative solutions and mentor other engineers.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC design and analysis.
• Proficiency in Matlab and C++.
• Experience with control analysis, estimation theory, or astrodynamics.

Responsibilities

• Implement GNC flight, test, and analysis systems for high-performance space vehicles.
• Develop algorithms for spacecraft including satellites and landers.
• Communicate design needs and capability to the engineering team.

Skills

Matlab

C++

Spacecraft GNC design and analysis

Control analysis in time and frequency domains

Estimation theory

Astrodynamics

Education

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline

Job description

Compensation: $125,000 - $155,000 per year

Department: Autonomous Systems

Location: Redondo Beach

Description

As a Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Impulse Space, you will own all aspects of and provide outstanding technical contribution to vehicle GNC in all phases of development and operation while working closely with a fast paced, agile team.

Responsibilities

• Implement GNC flight, test, and analysis systems for high-performance space vehicles produced at scale
• Develop robust algorithms for spacecraft: satellites in LEO and GEO, large upper stages, and landers
• Generate GNC verification data for Impulse’s suite of missions
• Participate in GNC software development, both flight code and simulation
• For Senior and higher, mentor other engineers and define best practices for vehicle GNC
• Create tools to be used for all flight vehicle GNC systems, enabling missions to be realized quickly
• Resolve technical issues with innovative, resourceful solutions
• Communicate design needs, intent, and capability to the broader engineering team

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
• 2+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC design and analysis
• Proficiency in Matlab and C++
• Experience with performing control analysis in time and frequency domains, estimation theory, or astrodynamics

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Demonstrated experience in upper stage or lander control
• Demonstrated experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) or formation flying
• Experience in a startup or agile development environment
• Experience in spacecraft operations
• Experience with vehicle-GNC design processes, from concept, through design reviews and implementation

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space 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.