GNC Engineer, Orbit Control

What you'll do

• Develop closed-loop trajectory control algorithms for orbit raising, station-keeping, and deorbiting maneuvers.
• Implement features to improve control performance, prediction quality, and solar storm resilience.
• Conduct simulation studies and on-orbit experiments to evaluate algorithm changes and configurations.
• Execute trade studies to inform hardware development and concept of operations for new satellite generations.
• Support large-scale constellation maneuvers such as shell lowering and respacing through analysis and feature development.
• Write production-level code in C++ and Python for both satellites and ground segments.
• Develop performance metrics and dashboards to monitor the health and status of the fleet.
• Create technical documentation for programs, algorithms, and analytical processes.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering discipline, physics, math, or computer science.
• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field is preferred.
• Strong fundamental understanding of dynamical systems.
• Software development experience in C++ and Python.
• Expertise in orbital mechanics, relative orbital dynamics, maneuver planning, and collision avoidance.
• Familiarity with state-space methods, classical control theory, trajectory optimization, and model predictive control.
• Knowledge of numerical propagation methods, high-order gravity models, and atmosphere models.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.