Xona Space Systems
GNC Engineer, Attitude Control Systems
Burlingame, California
No sponsorshipDetected 70 days ago
PythonC++MATLABAlgorithmsGitLinuxCybersecurityAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringControlsSimulink
About the role
- Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
- This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of control theory, spacecraft dynamics, flight software, and rigorous test infrastructure.
- For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain 6DOF attitude simulations for ACS design and verification.
- Design, tune, and validate PID, LQR, and optimal control algorithms.
- Develop actuator allocation logic for reaction wheels, torque rods, thrusters, or other effectors.
- Implement momentum management and desaturation algorithms.
- Support model-based development, integration, and test workflows.
- Develop unit, regression, and simulation-based tests.
- Experience developing unit or regression tests.
- In this role, you will design, simulate, implement, and test control algorithms that operate across real mission conditions, from high-fidelity simulation through software- and hardware-in-the-loop validation.
- Experience developing ACS algorithms for spacecraft, satellites, UAVs, or autonomous systems.
Requirements
- Experience with 6DOF attitude dynamics simulations.
- Hands-on experience with PID, LQR, or optimal control design.
- Experience with actuator allocation, momentum management, or desaturation logic.
- Experience with model-based software development processes.
- Experience with SIL/HIL simulation and test environments.
- Proficiency with Git and Linux environments.
- Familiarity with reaction wheels, magnetic torque rods, thrusters, star trackers, IMUs, magnetometers, or sun sensors.
- Experience with flight software integration, embedded deployment, or real-time systems.
- Experience with Monte Carlo analysis, robustness testing, or fault-case validation.
Company info
- We're looking for a GNC Engineer, Attitude Control Systems to join our Guidance, Navigation, and Control team and help develop the attitude control systems that enable precise spacecraft pointing, maneuvering, and momentum management.
Visa & Work Authorization
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