3h ago

GNC Engineer, ADCS

Chantilly, VA

$130k-$180k / yearest.

full-timesenioraerospace

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll design and implement attitude determination and control systems for satellite constellations, refining architecture and flight algorithms. Your work directly enables satellite direct-to-phone connectivity for billions. You'll perform hardware-in-the-loop simulations and component evaluations.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Evolve satellite ADCS architecture including sensors and effectors
  • Design and implement attitude determination and control algorithms
  • Perform 6-DOF simulation and hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Support integration, testing, and delivery of satellites

📋 Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in physics, engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years experience with satellite attitude determination/control systems
  • Hands-on experience with ADCS components (IMUs, star trackers, reaction wheels)
  • Proficiency in Rust, C, Python, or MATLAB

✨ Nice to Have

  • Master's degree or higher in physics, engineering, or related field
  • Knowledge of satellite propulsion systems and orbit dynamics
  • Hands-on experience with microcontroller programming

🚩 Heads Up

  • ITAR restriction requires US citizenship or permanent residency
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