GNC Systems Engineer, Government Satellites & LEO Ops

Amazon; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is building a vast satellite and ground network to deliver global broadband connectivity. We seek a GNC Systems Engineer to own requirements, architecture, modeling, and verification for space and ground subsystems, spanning design through test and deployment.

The role demands strong fundamentals in dynamics, control, estimation, and astrodynamics, with hands-on experience in software for GNC and hardware-in-the-loop testing, plus eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
• 3+ years of industry experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems.
• Fundamental understanding of dynamics, control theory, state estimation, and numerical methods.
• Practical experience with optimization and statistical analysis methods, including Monte Carlo simulations.
• Fundamental understanding of attitude determination and control systems.
• Fundamental understanding of astrodynamics, including orbit determination and propulsive maneuver planning.
• Software development experience in C/C++, Rust, Python, or MATLAB with a firm grasp of industry-standard coding practices.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Practical experience with the full systems engineering lifecycle.
• Active or ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance

Responsibilities

• Define requirements and verification plans for GNC subsystems across space and terrestrial applications.
• Develop and document GNC subsystem architectures and interfaces with other subsystems.
• Design and implement production-quality GNC architectures and algorithms.
• Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of GNC subsystem functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with mechanical designers to develop and test hardware.
• Write test plans, procedures and scripts and own verification campaigns for the GNC subsystem.
• Analyze data generated from test campaigns and on-orbit mission operations, and communicate findings and issues effectively to developers and managers

Skills

GNC systems

Dynamics & control theory

State estimation

Numerical methods

Optimization & Monte Carlo

Attitude determination & control

Astrodynamics & orbit determination

Code reviews & testing

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

C/C++

Rust

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Amazon Leo is building a vast satellite and ground network to deliver global broadband connectivity. We seek a GNC Systems Engineer to own requirements, architecture, modeling, and verification for space and ground subsystems, spanning design through test and deployment.

The role demands strong fundamentals in dynamics, control, estimation, and astrodynamics, with hands-on experience in software for GNC and hardware-in-the-loop testing, plus eligibility for a TS/SCI clearance.