Senior Spacecraft Attitude Control Engineer

Muon Space inc; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 138,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Three weeks paid vacation

Unlimited sick time

Job summary

Muon Space inc is looking for a Spacecraft Attitude Control System (ACS) engineer in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will design and implement attitude control architectures, work in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate across teams.

We require a PhD or Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 5+ years of related experience. This role offers a salary range of $138,000 - $208,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

Join us in shaping the future of satellite technology at Muon Space!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in GNC analysis and design.
• Experience designing, analyzing, and implementing ADCS/GNC subsystems for spacecraft.
• Hands-on experience with control systems and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement attitude control architectures in an embedded C++ environment.
• Perform analysis and simulation of mission-specific performance.
• Support hardware-in-the-loop test planning and execution.

Skills

C++ programming

Control and optimization theory

Communication and presentation skills

LEO platform attitude actuators and sensors knowledge

Numerical programming (Python, Julia, MATLAB)

Education

PhD or Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Job description

Muon Space inc is looking for a Spacecraft Attitude Control System (ACS) engineer in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will design and implement attitude control architectures, work in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate across teams.

We require a PhD or Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering and 5+ years of related experience. This role offers a salary range of $138,000 - $208,000 plus equity and comprehensive benefits.

Join us in shaping the future of satellite technology at Muon Space!