Satellite GNC Engineer

Amazon Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redmond, WA
Salary: $136,000–$184,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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 · Satellite GNC Engineer

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As a Satellite GNC Engineer at Amazon Leo in Redmond, Washington, you will join a small team of top-tier engineers designing and implementing algorithms for state estimation, attitude determination, precise pointing, and payload cueing. Your day-to-day responsibilities include writing C++ flight code, developing onboard autonomy systems, and conducting simulations to validate models across various fidelity levels. You will also support satellite integration in the lab and monitor fleet telemetry on orbit to ensure optimal performance. Key skills required are experience with GNC algorithms for aerospace systems, proficiency in C++, and a strong background in state estimation and control theory. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams such as avionics, flight software, and mechanical engineering to bring innovative solutions from concept to orbit, contributing to the development of Amazon's ambitious low Earth orbit satellite constellation project.

Skills

C++ Python 6-DOF Simulation Monte Carlo Analysis Hardware-in-the-loop Testing Flight Software Development GNC Algorithms Star Trackers Magnetometers Sun Sensors IMUs GPS Receivers Fault Detection Isolation and Recovery CI/CD

What you'll do

Design and analyze GNC algorithms to meet precise performance requirements.
Write production C++ flight code for satellite operations and autonomy.
Develop momentum management strategies using reaction wheels and magnetic torquers.
Validate models and simulations across various fidelity levels, including hardware-in-the-loop testing.
Analyze fleet telemetry to monitor and improve pointing performance and payload operations.

What we're looking for

PhD or Master's degree with at least 4 years of quantitative research experience.
Experience developing GNC algorithms for aerospace systems.
Ability to design and analyze control system algorithms for demanding performance requirements.
Proficiency in writing production C++ flight code for satellite operations.
Expertise in developing onboard autonomy, including fault detection and recovery strategies.
Skill in creating models and simulations across various fidelity levels for validation.