- Oversee and manage all aspects of the GNC teams work.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for the GNC subsystem both internally and with external partners.
- Collaborate with other colleagues, partners and suppliers to ensure an integrated approach to the lunar lander's development.
- Lead the GNC teams to successfully execute the work needed to design, build and operate the APEX 1.0 lander.
- Manage the GNC teams tasking, schedule, budget and progress.
- Develop and optimize the GNC system to ensure it meets mission requirements.
- Conduct simulation and analysis to validate GNC system performance.
- Make and communicate decisions related to their subsystem.
- Oversee the integration of GNC systems with other vehicle systems.
- Coordinate with other Leads when decisions affect multiple subsystems.
- Develop algorithms for guidance, navigation, and Control.
- Engage with external partners, suppliers, and vendors as necessary to ensure subsystem specifications are met.
- Provide inputs for the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), budget considerations, trade studies, vendor selections, and other relevant areas.
- Participate in weekly meetings, providing updates and feedback on their subsystem's progress.
- Mentor and guide team members within their subsystem, ensuring quality and timely completion of tasks.
- Input into the system level technical budgets, processes and procedures.
- Own the subsystems project plan, tasking and day to day operations.
- Proactively identify and manage risks within the subsystem, creating risk mitigation strategies.
- Encourage a culture of continuous improvement to enhance subsystem design and processes.
- Ensure subsystem development adheres to international space standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
- Stay informed of the latest industry trends to maintain and grow technical expertise within the subsystem area.
- Engage with key stakeholders to communicate the status, progress, and achievements of the subsystem.
- Maintain documentation for design, development, testing, and operational procedures.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Create and implement training programs for team members to develop necessary skills for subsystem work.
- Manage the efficient allocation and utilization of resources, including team members, equipment, and materials.
- Other duties as assigned
- 10+ years working on GNC for aerospace systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (mandatory Aerospace focus), Electrical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
- Relevant work experience and/or substantial coursework in spacecraft GNC.
- Ability to perform spacecraft GNC design and analysis tasks, and support mission operations.
- Working knowledge of interplanetary mission design.
- Working knowledge of spacecraft guidance and Control needs during orbital and/or entry, descent and landing.
- Strong experience in 6DOF simulations of spacecraft.
- Strong experience with simulation and programming tools (ex. Matlab/Simulink, C++, Python).
- Familiarity with GNC hardware sensor suites and actuators for spacecraft applications.
- Experience with contingency planning and spacecraft FDIR.
- Working knowledge of Kalman Filters.
- Working knowledge of non-linear system modeling.
- Experience working in group settings with colleagues from different engineering disciplines.
- Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
- Self-motivated learner.
- Advanced degree in Applied Math, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (mandatory Aerospace focus), Electrical Engineering, or Robotics Engineering. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- Demonstrated professional experience in spacecraft GNC systems outside of LEO.
- Ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced collaborative interdisciplinary team environment.
- Extensive experience with C++ and Python programming languages
- Extensive experience with NAIF SPICE
- Extensive experience with STK/STK Scheduler/ODTK/SOLIS
- Monte Carlo analysis and Stochastic Optimization
- Knowledge of Convex Optimization
- Experience in relative navigation, image processing, and feature detection techniques
- Experience with linear and non-linear control system design and implementation
- Experience with robust controller design techniques including, but not limited to, LQR/LQG, H8, and SMC.
- Knowledge of State-space control design techniques
- Design and analysis of controllers using classical control system design (frequency and s-domain) and modern approaches.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced design and development environment.
- Schedule flexibility may be required depending on program development needs.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required.
- Competitive salary based upon experience - $130K+
- Equity/Stock options
- Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only)
- Hybrid work schedule
- Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass)
- Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (12 paid holidays)
- 401(k)
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