12h ago

Senior GNC Engineer

Irvine, CA

$150k-$213k / year

full-timesenioraerospace

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll design and implement advanced guidance, navigation, and control algorithms for satellite RPO missions. Your work will directly impact on-orbit operations and system performance optimization. Join a team pushing the boundaries of small satellite technology.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Design and implement advanced GNC algorithms for RPO missions
  • Conduct simulations and hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Perform mission analysis and trajectory optimization
  • Support on-orbit satellite commissioning
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead technical trade studies

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • MS with 1-2 years or BS with 2-4 years in engineering
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, or MATLAB
  • Technical competency in GNC engineering
  • Familiarity with satellite sensors like star trackers and GPS
  • Ability to obtain Secret or TS/SCI clearance

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience with Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing experience
  • Mission operations and anomaly investigation experience

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Equity in Turion Space
  • ๐Ÿฅ Health Insurance: medical, dental, vision
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • โœˆ๏ธ Generous Paid Time Off
  • ๐Ÿ“š Professional Development opportunities

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3On-site Interviewยท 3 hours
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