GNC Engineer
Job Summary
As a GNC Engineer you will be responsible for the technical design test deployment and operation of Keplers Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) platforms. You will work with a team team to develop the algorithms analyses simulation elements test platforms tools and documentation that guarantee the performance reliability and availability of Kepler spacecraft attitude and orbit control will interface with cross functional teams to maintain exceptional performance of Kepplers spacecraft; ensuring that the GNC platform adheres to key performance metrics and supports payload operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and analysis of attitude determination and control systems and supporting tools
Scope capabilities and requirements for the GNC system
Maintain Software in the Loop Hardware in the Loop frameworks
Maintain analysis tools
Accommodate sensors and actuators capable of meeting project objectives
Analyze platform stability to ensure low jitter for line-of-sight instruments
Analyze the controller performance of flexible spacecraft
Various first principles derived analyses
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in a relevant field (physics electrical mechanical aerospace engineering).
3 - 6 years of relevant experience.
Strong understanding of aerospace and engineering fundamentals.
Strong understanding of spacecraft control and determination.
Experience with developing and maintaining software and hardware in the loop test setups.
Strong understanding of orbital mechanics classical dynamics and the low-earth orbit environment.
Experience with flexible body control orbital maneuvering sensor filtering fault management software development and navigation filtering.
Ability to work in a fast paced autonomously driven and demanding atmosphere.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Required Experience:
IC
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