Senior Satellite Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer

• Design, develop, and validate GNC algorithms with a focus on precise pointing and stability control using linear control methods.
• Perform high-fidelity simulations, modeling, and analysis of guidance, navigation, and control systems.
• Lead avionics integration efforts, including sensor calibration, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and flight software validation.
• Support mission planning, trajectory design, and optimization of spacecraft pointing performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including software engineers, avionics specialists, and mission planners.
• Conduct system performance assessments, stability analysis, and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Develop and document technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture designs.
• Provide hands-on support for integration and testing of flight hardware and software.
• Collaborate with partner organizations on satellite development.
• Mentor junior GNC engineers.

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• Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in spacecraft and satellite GNC development.
• Expertise in precise pointing control using linear control methods.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, Python, or C/C++ for simulation and algorithm development.
• Experience with avionics integration, including working with IMUs, star trackers, sun sensors, magnetorquers, GPS receivers, and reaction wheels.
• Deep understanding of spacecraft dynamics, orbital mechanics, and trajectory optimization.
• Experience with high-fidelity simulation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL), and software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing.
• Familiarity with aerospace industry standards and regulations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Experience with real-time embedded software development and flight software implementation.
• Familiarity with Kalman filtering, guidance laws, and autonomous navigation techniques.
• Previous experience in mission operations and post-launch analysis.
• Knowledge of spacecraft communication protocols and fault detection systems.
• Hands-on experience with integration and test campaigns for space missions.