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E-Space · 4 hours ago

GNC Robotics Engineer

positionSaratoga, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$100K/yr - $200K/yr
date3+ years exp

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. The company is seeking a hands-on Test Engineer to join their Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) team, where the role involves designing, building, and operating testbeds and ground support equipment to validate GNC subsystems.

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Responsibilities

Design, assemble, and operate hardware testbeds and ground support equipment (GSE)
Develop scripts and tools for test automation, data processing, and logging
Develop and execute characterization, qualification, and acceptance test procedures for GNC sensors, actuators, and for system-level Assembly, Integration, and Tests (AIT)
Document test results and process data to support calibration and performance model updates
Participate in spacecraft AIT campaigns, including flat sat and environmental testing, ensuring continuity from subsystem validation through to on-orbit commissioning
Prepare documentation, present findings, and participate in design and test reviews

Qualification

GNC subsystem testingTest automationCAD modelingUnix/LinuxPythonEmbedded systemsTechnical communicationProblem solvingTeam collaboration

Required

BS +5 years / MS +3 years in Electronics, Mechatronics, Robotics, Aerospace, or related field
Organized and proactive problem solver; thrives in hands-on fast-paced startup environment
Direct experience testing and delivering critical hardware, with associated processes and practices (clean room, ESD protocols, access controls, etc.)
Proficiency with CAD modeling and 3D printing for rapid prototyping
Skilled in Unix/Linux, Bash, Python, MATLAB, and collaborative version control (git-based workflows)
Experience building and operating testbeds using microcontrollers or embedded systems (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Pixhawk)
Familiarity with typical GNC sensors and actuators (e.g., IMUs, GNSS, magnetometers), and associated testing and calibration methods
Excellent technical communication and presentation skills

Preferred

Experience with a spacecraft AIT, launch campaign, and spacecraft on-orbit operations
Knowledge of GNC estimation (e.g., Kalman filters) and control (e.g., PID, LQR) algorithms
Understanding of space environment effects on hardware
Experience reading PCB schematics, debugging PCBs and building simple harnesses

Benefits

Health and wellness care options
Financial solutions for the future
Optional legal services (US only)
Paid holidays
Paid time off

Company

E-Space

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E-Space is bridging Earth & space with the most sustainable LEO space system, delivering real-time, anywhere comms, IoT & Smart-IoT services
dateFounded in 2021
location
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrenees, FRA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.e-space.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$50M
Key Investors
Prime Movers Lab
2024-10-01Series Unknown
2022-02-07Seed· $50M

Leadership Team

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Cindy (Huimin) Du
Chief Financial Officer
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