Spacecraft GNC Engineer — Attitude Control & Systems Design

Muonspace; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Three weeks paid vacation

Job summary

Muonspace is looking for a Spacecraft Attitude Control System engineer in Mountain View, California. In this role, you will design and implement attitude control architectures and algorithms, working closely with product and mission execution teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, has strong C++ programming skills, and is excited to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering plus 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with GNC analysis and design.
• Experience with common LEO platform attitude actuators and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement attitude control architectures and algorithms.
• Define requirements for ACS algorithms, hardware, and systems.
• Perform analysis and simulation of mission-specific performance.

Skills

C++ Software skills

Control and optimization theory

Communication skills

ADCS/GNC subsystem design

Education

PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Julia

Job description

Muonspace is looking for a Spacecraft Attitude Control System engineer in Mountain View, California. In this role, you will design and implement attitude control architectures and algorithms, working closely with product and mission execution teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, has strong C++ programming skills, and is excited to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.