Spacecraft Attitude & Guidance Performance Engineer

Loft Orbital; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Loft Orbital in Colorado is looking for an Attitude Guidance & Performance Engineer to lead the technical authority for ADCS performance and guidance algorithms. In this role, you will closely collaborate with mission teams and spacecraft suppliers to define and validate solutions for attitude control challenges.

You will also play a crucial role in building a common guidance service that interfaces with multiple platforms and supports diverse customer missions. Candidates should have expertise in attitude dynamics and on-orbit operations.

Qualifications

• Strong background in spacecraft attitude control and performance.
• Experience in defining performance requirements and validation of guidance solutions.
• Proficient in resolving complex attitude control challenges through collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical authority for ADCS performance.
• Develop and validate guidance algorithms.
• Support in-orbit operations and mission performance evaluations.

Skills

Expertise in attitude dynamics

Guidance and control knowledge

On-orbit operations experience

Job description

Loft Orbital in Colorado is looking for an Attitude Guidance & Performance Engineer to lead the technical authority for ADCS performance and guidance algorithms. In this role, you will closely collaborate with mission teams and spacecraft suppliers to define and validate solutions for attitude control challenges.

You will also play a crucial role in building a common guidance service that interfaces with multiple platforms and supports diverse customer missions. Candidates should have expertise in attitude dynamics and on-orbit operations.