Karman+ · 2 months ago
GNC Simulation Lead
Broomfield
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $180K/yrKarman+ is a pioneering company focused on asteroid mining and sustainable resource utilization in space. They are seeking a GNC Simulation Lead to design and maintain high-fidelity simulations that inform spacecraft design and mission planning, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure mission success.
AerospaceRoboticsSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain 6-DoF spacecraft simulations including dynamics, sensor models, control responses, and environment effects
Develop Monte Carlo pipelines, sequencers, and visualization tools to evaluate vehicle controllability and performance
Support flight software integration by implementing, testing, and validating GNC algorithms in simulation environments
Work with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate design trades and their impact on vehicle controllability and stability
Ensure simulation verification and validation against analytical models and test data
Present analysis results and make clear recommendations on vehicle design and mission concepts
Contribute to CI/CD and automation pipelines for simulation and test workflows
Collaborate with external partners, academia, and customers on simulation requirements and outcomes
Lead Karmanplus' trade study on developing an in-house GNC simulation framework versus implementing a 3rd party solution (e.g., Trick, JEOD, VERAS, Basilisk, or DARTS)
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Strong programming experience in C++ and Python
Experience building or using high-fidelity simulation frameworks for aerospace systems
Knowledge of orbital mechanics, dynamics modeling, and spacecraft GNC principles
Comfort working in both Linux and Windows development environments
Experience with software version control (e.g., git) and collaborative software practices
Ability to analyze simulation results, synthesize conclusions, and communicate clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Strong teamwork, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Experience validating simulation models against real hardware performance (sensors, actuators, or flight dynamics)
Preferred
Experience with NASA or aerospace simulation frameworks (e.g., Trick, JEOD, VERAS, Basilisk, or DARTS)
Hands-on experience with spacecraft avionics or GNC hardware and how they interact with simulation frameworks
Familiarity with numerical methods for ODEs, optimization routines, or uncertainty quantification
Hands-on experience integrating simulations with flight hardware through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, sensor emulators, or actuator rigs
Experience with control system design and stability analysis
Experience designing Kalman Filters
Familiarity with Docker, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud-based deployment for scalable simulations
Background in advanced controls, rendezvous and proximity operations, or trajectory design
Familiarity with networking protocols, computer architectures, and software development best practices
Benefits
Equity Incentives - Participate in our shared success.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans for top tier plans with additional buy-up plan options.
Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability covered by Karman+
Basic Life Insurance covered by Karman+
401k plan
Unlimited Paid Time Off - We focus on what you get done, not how many hours or days you work.
Company
Karman+
Karman+ is a space research and technology company that researches space mining, asteroids, and rare earth materials.
Founded in 2022
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$21M2025-02-19Seed· $20M
2022-01-01Pre Seed· $1M
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