GN&C Engineer III - Blue Ring
About The Position
The GN&C Engineer III will contribute to the design, development, implementation, and testing of the Blue Ring guidance, navigation, and control subsystem. The role is part of Blue National Security, which develops launch and spacecraft systems for national security missions, and supports Blue Ring, a hybrid solar-electric and chemical-propelled spacecraft. Working with other GN&C engineers in a fast-paced environment, the engineer will prototype algorithms, perform analysis, implement GN&C flight software in a Model Based Development environment, and support integration and testing across subsystem boundaries. The position requires technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to quality and safe, repeatable spaceflight. Relocation is provided, travel is expected up to 10%, and interviews include a technical assessment. An active TS or TS/SCI clearance is strongly desired.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience working on GN&C for satellite or spacecraft applications.
- B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical subject area.
- Direct experience synthesizing and prototyping new algorithms.
- Experience with analytical and scripting tools, including Matlab/Simulink and Python.
- Experience with software development in C/C++.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
- Ability to perform data analysis using Monte Carlo techniques.
- Ability to present technical information in a clear and compelling visual format.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen a culture of inclusion.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Nice To Haves
- M.S. and/or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Electrical, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical subject area.
- Experience using AI tools to develop software, automate engineering workflows, or support analysis and testing.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, standards, and technical requirements.
- Direct experience setting up or troubleshooting GN&C performance issues in hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or software-in-the-loop (SIL) testbeds.
- Experience in verification, validation, and testing of embedded software and hardware systems for flight-critical applications.
- Active TS or TS/SCI clearance is strongly desired.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of complex GN&C analysis, design, and development tasks.
- Contribute to long-term strategies for improving GN&C system performance and capabilities.
- Support verification of GN&C requirements.
- Review and evaluate existing GN&C algorithms and identify opportunities for improvement or optimization.
- Collaborate on software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing, on-vehicle functional testing, and flight testing for multiple vehicles.
- Troubleshoot GN&C performance anomalies in a 6DOF environment and in hardware-in-the-loop facilities.
- Collaborate with systems engineers, subsystem engineers, and software developers to integrate the GN&C subsystem into vehicle designs and missions.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for benefits and bonuses depending on role type and job level
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
