Spacecraft GNC Engineer

Technology Service Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 93,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

FALCATA seeks a Spacecraft GNC Engineer to support the Naval Research Laboratory. You will design guidance, navigation, and control architectures for space vehicles, performing Monte Carlo analyses and developing GNC algorithms for autonomous operations.

Required are U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance, plus experience with MATLAB/Simulink, momentum-exchange devices, IMUs, and optical guidance systems. Competitive salary and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Preferred 2 years of experience in relevant spacecraft and/or robotic arm control systems.
• Knowledge of spacecraft stability analysis, quaternions, attitude determination and control, and control algorithms.
• Experience developing and applying trajectory modeling and free-body modeling.
• Knowledge of state estimation techniques such as Kalman filtering.
• Strong proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, and develop GNC architectures for space vehicles.
• Perform momentum-exchange and attitude control analyses.
• Conduct Monte Carlo analyses for free-flying space vehicle clusters.
• Develop and validate GNC algorithms for autonomous operations.
• Collaborate with ML and autonomy experts to enhance spacecraft autonomy.
• Assess IMU, optical guidance systems, and reaction control system performance.

Skills

Citizenship required

Active security clearance

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Kalman filtering

Job description

FALCATA is seeking a Spacecraft GNC Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory. This position offers the opportunity to directly impact high-priority Navy missions. The GNC Engineer will perform analysis and design of systems for Guidance, Navigation, and Control of space vehicles. Efforts will include architecture of space vehicle guidance and pointing systems, monte carlo analysis of free-flying space vehicle clusters, development of GNC algorithms, and close interaction with machine learning and autonomy experts for autonomous space vehicle operations. Proficiency with analysis of momentum-exchange devices and reaction control systems, Inertial Measurement Units, and optical guidance systems is required.

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Preferred 2 years of experience in relevant spacecraft and/or robotic arm control systems.
• Working knowledge of spacecraft stability analysis, quaternions, attitude determination and control, and control algorithms.
• Experience developing and applying trajectory modeling and free-body modeling.
• Knowledge of state estimation techniques such as Kalman filtering.
• Strong proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB and Simulink.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

In compliance with applicable pay transparency laws, the expected salary range for this position is $93,000 – $150,000 per year, depending on experience and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance bonus and may include equity or incentive compensation as part of the total rewards package.

Benefits

• FALCATA offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Employment at FALCATA is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.

FALCATA is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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