Sr. GNC Engineer

Blue Canyon Technologies • Lafayette, CO

37d • $100,000 - $185,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.
• 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
• Practical experience working with orbital vehicles or autonomous systems, embedded software, and algorithmic design

Nice To Haves

• Experience with configuration management and issue tracking tools preferred
• Capability to independently develop new GN&C technology
• Experience with C and Ruby languages preferred
• Experience with Model Based Design and auto-coding preferred
• 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

• 100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your dependents 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: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees