GNC Engineer, RPO

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform mission design activities and trade studies of various RPO navigation and control architectures and algorithms
• Design and develop robust RPO estimation, optimization, fault detection, and scheduling algorithms in C++
• Test and verify algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation
• Perform statistical analysis (Monte Carlo, linear covariance analysis) to support proximity operations performance characterization
• Work with the Space Operations team to integrate RPO plans and support post-flight analysis 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
• Experienced with C/C++ and Python
• 2+ years of experience with RPO mission design  
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches
• Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security
• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar discipline
• 2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code
• Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: spacecraft relative navigation, astrodynamics, estimation theory, trajectory optimization, planning and scheduling algorithms 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $90,000 - $250,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location— This is an onsite position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.  
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

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