Cowboyspace

Cowboyspace

Senior GNC Engineer

Seattle, WA · Senior

Work authorization required$150k-$200kDetected 48 days ago
PythonC++AlgorithmsSystems EngineeringControlsCommunication

About the role

  • This position is located onsite in Seattle WA.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative guidance, navigation, and control systems for a new orbital class launch vehicle
  • Engage in multi-disciplinary vehicle systems investigations and design work that define the systems architecture
  • Implement new software or algorithms to enable mission unique capabilities and leading edge launch vehicle performance
  • Develop 6-DOF dynamics simulation models used for GNC systems analysis and validation
  • Support launch and mission operations of vehicles that you enabled
  • Perform testing of GNC software utilizing hardware-in-the-loop testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and algorithm unit testing

Requirements

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace, Mechanical, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or related field.
  • Experience with control systems, orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, modeling, and simulation
  • Experience with the software languages Python or C++

Nice to have

  • Experience with launch vehicles, spacecraft, missiles, hypersonics, UAVs, or defense systems.
  • Experience supporting flight testing or mission operations.
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • 10 paid holidays per calendar year
  • Relocation assistance if applicable
  • Daily lunch in the office and a fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks
  • ITAR Requirements
  • Learn more about ITAR here https://deccs.pmddtc.state.gov/deccs.

Compensation

  • Compensation and Benefits

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Export Control Requirement: To conform to U

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