Lynk (lynk.world)

GNC Engineer, ADCS

Chantilly, VA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 247 days ago

PythonRustC++MATLABAlgorithmsLinuxSystems EngineeringControls

About the role

ADCS component evaluations of sensors, effectors, etc.
A GNC Engineer at Lynk will straddle engineering work in the domains of electrical, mechanical, and software engineering.
Continue to evolve Lynk's satellite ADCS architecture including components and systems that provide both relative and absolute attitude measurements.

As a GNC Engineer at Lynk, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization and enhancement of satellite attitude determination and control systems (ADCS) for the satellites in our constellation.
Some of your work products will include satellite ADCS system level design
flight code and algorithm design
Interface with Systems Engineering team to inform constellation and network architecture and design based on satellite attitude determination and control system performance.
Support development of the 6 DOF simulation used to support attitude determination and control system evaluation.
Design and implement algorithms and software to support various pointing modes and attitude control scenarios.
Evolve Concept of Operations for both ground and space system operations needed to support satellite attitude determination and control.
Design and plan payload testing configurations on the ground when testing satellite attitude determination and control system performance both in-lab and on-orbit.
Support satellite integration, testing, and delivery to launch providers.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for satellite ADCS architecture definition, design, and development.

A Bachelor's degree or higher in physics, engineering, or related field.
5+ years of experience with satellite attitude determination and/or control systems.
In depth knowledge and hands-on experience with satellite attitude determination and control system components such as IMUs, magnetometers, star trackers, reaction wheels, and magnetic torque rods.
Programming proficiency in one or more programming languages is required, such as Rust, C, Python, MATLAB, etc.
Proficiency with Linux based systems and at least one systems language (C, C++, Rust, etc.).
Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
Recent participation in projects developing space hardware and software, preferably satellite attitude determination and/or control.
A solid understanding of version control practices and tools, including Git.

A Master's or higher in physics, engineering, or related field.
In depth knowledge of satellite propulsion systems, propulsion system CONOPS, orbit dynamics, and low-thrust trajectory planning.
Hands-on experience with programming microcontrollers.
ITAR Requirements:
Individuals who do not meet these criteria must be eligible to obtain the necessary authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
For more information, please refer to the ITAR guidelines.
Learn about ITAR here. https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987

Government export control regulations (ITAR), applicants must be one of the following: (i) a U

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