Senior GNC Engineer — Spacecraft Navigation & Attitude

K2 Space Corporation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is hiring a Senior GNC engineer to lead the GNC architecture for spacecraft. You will develop algorithms for navigation across various orbits and enhance simulation tools for mission design. Ideal candidates should have experience in flight software estimation algorithms and GNC system design. The position offers a salary range of $160,000 – $235,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including equity in the company.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing estimation algorithms for flight software.
• Experience performing Monte-Carlo based analyses.
• Experience with verification and validation of GNC flight software.
• Experience with GNC sensor sizing and system design.
• Experience with Python, Julia, C/C++, Rust, or Matlab for algorithm development.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel algorithms for precise navigation in various orbits.
• Develop simulation tools for GNC trade studies and mission design.
• Recruit, hire, and mentor other engineers in the GNC organization.

Skills

Implementation of estimation algorithms (Kalman Filters, etc.)

Monte-Carlo based analyses

Verification of GNC flight software

Experience with Python, Julia, C/C++, Rust, or Matlab

Job description

K2 Space Corporation in Los Angeles is hiring a Senior GNC engineer to lead the GNC architecture for spacecraft. You will develop algorithms for navigation across various orbits and enhance simulation tools for mission design. Ideal candidates should have experience in flight software estimation algorithms and GNC system design. The position offers a salary range of $160,000 – $235,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package including equity in the company.