Senior GNC Engineer - Spacecraft Controls & Validation

Sierra Space Corporation; Centennial (CO); Presencial; USD 130 000 - 178 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with 150% match up to 6%

3 weeks paid time off

Resumo da oferta

Sierra Space Corporation in Centennial, CO is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer III to lead design, development, and validation of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft.

This mid-level role requires deep knowledge of control theory, Monte Carlo simulations, HITL testing, and mentoring junior engineers, with responsibility across sensors (IMUs, GPS, LIDAR) and flight modes.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Master's preferred for 3+ years experience.
• 5+ years of experience in dynamic modelling and GNC algorithm design.
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility is required.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop and validate GNC systems for spacecraft applications.
• Perform Monte Carlo simulations and HITL testing across GNC modules.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead multiple flight-mode designs.
• Implement design standards across GNC subsystems and interfaces.

Conhecimentos

SIMULINK, State Flow, Python, C++

GNC algorithms

Embedded systems

IMUs, GPS, LIDAR, Air Data Systems

Linux/UNIX

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical or related field

Master's degree preferred for 3+ years experience

Ferramentas

SIMULINK Auto Coding

Linux/UNIX

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sierra Space Corporation in Centennial, CO is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer III to lead design, development, and validation of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft.

This mid-level role requires deep knowledge of control theory, Monte Carlo simulations, HITL testing, and mentoring junior engineers, with responsibility across sensors (IMUs, GPS, LIDAR) and flight modes.