Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer for Space

Guidance, Navigation & Control Engineer for Space


Contract Assignment 6-24 months 9/80 work scedule

This position is 100% REMOTE

MUST work on EST and be available via video meetings

US CITIZEN ONLY 

The applicant will join a team of highly motivated Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineers in the design, development, test, implementation and operation of spacecraft GNC systems for Low Earth Orbit space missions. 

We seek applicants who will fit well in this dynamic team while designing challenging GNC systems and developing GNC technologies crucial to space exploration.

The applicant will be technically involved in various stages in the life cycle of the project including: 
             Mission design & architecture trades
             System design & requirement analyses
             Navigation algorithms and software development
             Navigation system integration & test
             Mission operation support, flight data analysis

The selected candidate should have strong domain experience in navigation for space systems. With specialties in one or more of the following:
             Linear covariance analysis
             Sensor characterization and performance analysis with a               focus on GPS and LiDAR sensors
             Fault detection, isolation, and recovery of navigation                        sensors
             Absolute and relative navigation using a variety of                           sensors
             Mission operations support, on-orbit flight analysis

Qualifications should include:

MS degree in a relevant technical field of study, plus at least 4 years applicable experience or a PhD degree in a relevant technical field of study.