Sr. GNC Engineer

Blue Canyon Technologies • Lafayette, CO

4d • $100,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future. Position Purpose: Sr. GNC Engineer has full GNC subsystem responsibility for multiple space missions, including all program phases from new business development through on-orbit operations. The Sr. GNC Engineer will lead development of new and improved capabilities, features, and infrastructure of the GNC subsystem.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Engineering discipline and at least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of systems integration and testing experience with MATLAB/Simulink
• Ability to rapidly work with minimal supervision on projects involving both small and large engineering teams.
• Experience with running 6-DOF simulation
• Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with emphasis on rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities.
• Experience with configuration management and issue tracking tools preferred
• Capability to independently develop new GN&C technology
• Comprehensive knowledge of spacecraft GN&C, ranging from orbital mechanics, spacecraft sensors and actuators, and attitude dynamics and controls
• Knowledge of spacecraft GN&C testing best practices

Nice To Haves

• Experience with C and Ruby languages preferred
• Experience with Model Based Design and auto-coding preferred
• Practical experience working with orbital vehicles or autonomous systems, embedded software, and algorithmic design
• Previous experience with small satellites, especially small satellite GN&C preferred
• Experience with simulator/hardware test development and execution, as well as mission operations is a plus
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze, test, and deploy GN&C subsystems for small spacecraft ranging from CubeSat (10 cm square) to ESPA-class (24 x 28 x 38 inches), deployed in LEO, GEO, lunar, deep space, and other orbits
• Develop new GN&C technologies to support customer needs and BCT strategic goals
• Lead continued evolution of certain GN&C processes and tools/infrastructure
• Lead certain GN&C hardware selection and performance details
• Participate in all mission phases including new business development, design reviews, software and hardware-level test, on-orbit commissioning and operations
• Provide guidance and mentoring to younger engineers
• May include personnel management responsibilities
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees