Spacecraft GNC Engineer

Technology Service Corporation Defense Services; 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 is seeking a Spacecraft GNC Engineer to support work at the Naval Research Laboratory. The role involves analysis and design of Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems for space vehicles, including architecture of guidance and pointing, Monte Carlo analyses, and GNC algorithm development.

Collaboration with ML and autonomy teams is required. Candidates should have experience with momentum-exchange devices, inertial measurement units, optical guidance, and state estimation methods like

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
• Preferred 2 years of experience in spacecraft and/or robotic arm control systems.
• Working knowledge of spacecraft stability analysis, quaternions, attitude determination and control, and control algorithms.
• Experience developing trajectory modeling and free-body modeling.
• Knowledge of Kalman filtering.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems for space vehicles.
• Architect space vehicle guidance and pointing systems.
• Conduct Monte Carlo analyses of free-flying space vehicle clusters.
• Develop GNC algorithms and integrate with ML/autonomy experts.
• Analyze momentum-exchange devices, reaction control systems, IMUs, and optical guidance.

Skills

Security clearance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

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.

FALCATA 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.

Applying to FALCATA:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. 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.

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.