GNC Engineer, RPO

Responsibilities

• Perform mission design activities and trade studies of various RPO navigation and control architectures and algorithms
• Design and develop robust RPO estimation, optimization, fault detection, and scheduling algorithms in C++
• Test and verify algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation
• Perform statistical analysis (Monte Carlo, linear covariance analysis) to support proximity operations performance characterization
• Work with the Space Operations team to integrate RPO plans and support post-flight analysis

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
• Experienced with C/C++ and Python
• 2+ years of experience with RPO mission design
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches
• Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code
• Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: spacecraft relative navigation, astrodynamics, estimation theory, trajectory optimization, planning and scheduling algorithms

Compensation

Base Salary: $90,000 - $250,000
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Additional Requirements

• Work Location— This is an onsite position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.