GNC Systems Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CANorthridge, CA
Salary
$129,200–$174,800 / yr
Posted
104 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Amazon Inc. is the world''s largest e-commerce and cloud computing company, operating the Amazon marketplace, AWS cloud platform, Prime subscription services, Alexa voice AI, and logistics infrastructure. Industry: E-Commerce & Cloud Computing

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TL;DR · GNC Systems Engineer

The GNC Systems Engineer joins the Amazon Leo for Government Engineering organization to manage the full systems engineering lifecycle for space-based and terrestrial GNC subsystems. This role involves defining requirements, developing architectures, and designing production-quality algorithms for products serving government and enterprise customers. Daily responsibilities include performing modeling, simulation, and analysis, participating in code reviews, and collaborating with mechanical designers to test hardware. The position requires proficiency in C/C++, Rust, Python, or MATLAB, alongside expertise in dynamics, control theory, state estimation, and numerical methods. Candidates must also possess skills in Monte Carlo simulations, astrodynamics, and hardware-in-the-loop testing. The work addresses the technical challenges of providing global broadband connectivity through a large constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit.

What you'll do

  • Define requirements and verification plans for GNC subsystems across space and terrestrial applications.
  • Develop and document GNC subsystem architectures and interfaces with other subsystems.
  • Design and implement production-quality GNC architectures and algorithms.
  • Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of GNC subsystem functionality and performance.
  • Review, debug, and refactor simulation and flight software to ensure maintainability and reusability.
  • Write test plans and procedures and lead verification campaigns for the GNC subsystem.
  • Analyze data from test campaigns and on-orbit mission operations to communicate findings to stakeholders.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline.
  • 3+ years of industry experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems.
  • Fundamental understanding of dynamics, control theory, state estimation, numerical methods, attitude determination, and astrodynamics.
  • Practical experience with optimization, statistical analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, and the full systems engineering lifecycle.
  • Software development experience in C/C++, Rust, Python, or MATLAB with a grasp of industry-standard coding practices.
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing (preferred).

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