Remote GNC Engineer for Space Systems

Frameworx Consulting; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

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Job summary

Frameworx Consulting is seeking a Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer for Space (GNC Engineer) for a 100% remote, 12+ month contract. The role involves contributing to GNC system design, development, testing and operation for Low Earth Orbit space missions.

The applicant will work across lifecycle stages including mission design, system design, navigation algorithms, system integration, and flight data analysis, with strong emphasis on MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.

Qualifications

• MS degree in a relevant technical field, plus at least 4 years applicable experience or a PhD in a relevant technical field.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.
• Experience with FSW development and test - preferably in graphical development environments.
• Experience with ground operations support software development and test.

Responsibilities

• Mission design & architecture trades.
• System design & requirement analyses.
• Navigation algorithms and software development.
• Navigation system integration & test.
• Mission operation support, flight data analysis.

Education

MS degree in relevant technical field

PhD degree in relevant technical field

Tools

FSW graphical development environments

Job description

Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer for Space (GNC Engineer)

100% Remote

12+ Month Contract

Overview

• This position will be remote.
• The applicant will join a team of highly motivated Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineers in the design, development, test, implementation and operation of spacecraft GNC systems for Low Earth Orbit space missions.
• We seek applicants who will fit well in this dynamic team while designing challenging GNC systems and developing GNC technologies crucial to space exploration.
  
  

The applicant will be technically involved in various stages in the life cycle of the project including:

• Mission design & architecture trades
• System design & requirement analyses
• Navigation algorithms and software development
• Navigation system integration & test
• Mission operation support, flight data analysis
  
  

The Applicant Should Have Strong Domain Experience In Navigation For Space Systems. With Specialties In One Or More Of The Following

• Linear covariance analysis
• Sensor characterization and performance analysis with a focus on GPS and LiDAR sensors
• Fault detection, isolation, and recovery of navigation sensors
• Absolute and relative navigation using a variety of sensors
• Mission operations support, on-orbit flight analysis
  
  

Qualifications Should Include

• MS degree in a relevant technical field of study, plus at least 4 years applicable experience or a PhD degree in a relevant technical field of study.
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++.
• Experience with FSW development and test - preferably in graphical development environments.
• Experience with ground operations support software development and test
  
  

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.

As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

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