Lead ADCS / GNC Engineer

Who we are:

EOI Space is developing and deploying a network of satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) to provide ultra-high-resolution Earth imagery. We aim to deliver timely and actionable data for commercial and defense applications.

We are on our way to achieving many industry firsts. This demands an ambitious team that revels in leaning into challenges getting hands on and working together. Does this sound like you EOI Space is looking for an ADCS/GNC Lead with a strong background in spacecraft flight dynamics and previous experience on flight programs to lead the development of the attitude determination and control and guidance algorithms as well lead the corresponding ADCS/GNC team in implementing the ADCS subsystem.

What you will do:

This role will play a key position in the development of our spacecraft design and operations. You will be involved in the entire development lifecycle from conops development to setting up the underlying simulation framework and developing the production algorithms. You will also be hands-on with hardware testing for pre-launch development and testing. Your expertise will contribute to the success of our mission to deliver high-quality Earth imagery that benefits society. Your role involves a combination of deep technical expertise systems-level understanding and thinking communication skills and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the success of our space mission.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end design development and validation of Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) as well as Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) algorithms for an Earth-observing satellite in VLEO

• Architect control solutions for spacecraft attitude stabilization pointing slewing and orbit maintenance across mission phases

• Own the modeling simulation and performance analysis of the ADCS system including disturbance torques sensor errors and actuator dynamics

• Oversee the sensor fusion and estimation algorithms (e.g. EKF) for state determination using IMUs star trackers sun sensors and magnetometers

• Develop and implement control laws for reaction wheels magnetorquers and thrusters; own the overall system sizing and ADCS technical budgets

• Define hardware architecture and lead trade studies for ADCS components

• Collaborate closely with software AIT and mission operations teams to integrate and test ADCS & GNC functionality hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and mission testbeds

• Manage a small team of ADCS/GNC engineers guiding technical execution prioritizing tasks and providing mentorship

• Participate in design reviews flight readiness reviews and contribute to risk assessment and mitigation plans

• Support flight operations and anomaly resolution with in-depth analysis and post-launch tuning of flight algorithms

• Contribute to company-wide system architecture discussions and roadmap planning from a GNC/ADCS perspective

Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field

• 8 years of relevant experience (operational satellite development; inclusion of operations experience is also a plus)

• Strong proficiency in writing production code (preferred) or in integration of Simulink autocode into production flight software

• Experience with version control systems (e.g. Git)

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $175000-$250000 per year depending on previous experience. Pay ranges are determined by role level location and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate job-related skills relevant education and experience certifications abilities of the candidate and internal equity.

Work Location:

This role can be in either Louisville CO or in Seattle WA with some travel between the two locations. Satellite integration for the initial vehicles is happening in EOIs Colorado facility with a planned transition to Seattle.