Technical Staff: Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC)

Job Description

The Tactical Space Systems Group (Group 96) develops technologies and prototypes to enhance the performance and resilience of U.S. space systems and to provide flexible new space capabilities to the U.S. Government. The Group executes both large-scale system prototypes including satellite payloads and ground systems, as well as earlier stage technology development and demonstration programs with partner groups across the laboratory.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, or related field
• A Master’s degree in the above fields with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience will also be considered
• Experience in Rocket and Spacecraft Controls Design, Analysis, Simulation and Test
• Develop and validate GN&C algorithms using MATLAB/Simulink, C++, Python and Kalman Filtering / Attitude Determination
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to flight software development and auto code generation to C++
• Excellent ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to peers, management, subcontractors, and sponsors

Preferred Skills

• 5+ years of related professional experience
• Currently hold or have held an active TS clearance with compartmented access
• Familiarity with GNC hardware for space and access to space applications
• Support missile or launch vehicle performance analysis including model development, system optimization, and Monte Carlo assessments
• Experience with space-flight and access-to-space software development and autocode to C++
• Recent Graduate Hiring Range: $145,200-$170,000
• Experienced Hiring Range: $145,200-$220,000