Starfish Space
GNC (Guidance, Navigation, and Control) Engineer
Tukwila, Washington
Work authorization requiredDetected 67 days ago
PythonC++AlgorithmsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical Engineering
About the role
- About Starfish Space: Starfish Space provides satellite servicing missions with its Otter servicing vehicle, including life extension missions for geostationary satellites and disposal missions for low Earth orbit satellites.
- Starfish has launched several missions to-date, and is focused on delivering Otter satellite servicing missions for SES, the U.S. Space Force, the Space Development Agency, NASA, and others.
- Position Description Satellite servicing missions require autonomous, robotic actions in orbit.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience with GNC, preferably in an aerospace context
- Proficiency with astrodynamics
- Working knowledge of satellite guidance and/or control
- Programming experience in Python and/or C/C++
- B.S. degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar field
- Must be a US person (citizen, permanent resident, or designated refugee / asylee)
- Willing to work from Tukwila, Washington
- Capable of working a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
- ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be a US person (citizen, permanent resident, or designated refugee / asylee)
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