Principal Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer
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Spacekinetic · El Segundo, CAPrepare for this interview
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About the role
Space Kinetic is a cleared , venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype. Our goal is to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain & catalyzing the emerging space economy.
Responsibilities
- Lead a high performing and cross functional GNC team
- Architect and implement a novel GNC design for a unique spacecraft platform
- Work with subcontractors to develop and integrate GNC software and hardware
- Own GNC subsystem level requirements
- Design of algorithms for FSW development
- Creates / Contributes to ground tools for constellation management
- Owns GNC component level hardware trades and selection
- Owns GNC level Verification and Validation (V&V) activities
- Conducts GNC design analysis and Monte Carlo simulations
- Supports / conducts hardware in the loop verification in system testbeds
- Support internal and external design reviews
- Works with senior management for GNC schedule and key milestones.
- What It Takes:
- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering along with 5+ years of GNC experience.
- Prior Spacecraft and Satellite Development and Operations experience.
- Experience working cross functionally across subsystems to accomplish mission requirements.
- Prior experience directly interfacing with aerospace customers in the commercial or government sectors.
- End to End project lifecycle experience.
- Hardware in the Loop testing experience to validate GNC models.
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder).
- Ability to maintain or obtain a Government Security Clearance is required.
- What We'd Love:
- Master's degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with flight software frameworks (e.g., NASA cFS, F' FPrime, or custom architectures).
- Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and interface control documentation.
- *Our vision is unique, and so is the team we're building. If you're driven to succeed in this role, even if your background doesn't fully align with every qualification, we want your application.
- Where You'll Be:
- The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. Domestic travel may be required (up to ~20% of the year).
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