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Inversion · 1 month ago

GNC Engineer II (Accurate Landing)

Playa Vista, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$122K/yr - $150K/yr

3+ years exp

Inversion Space is focused on turning space into a transportation layer for Earth, building highly maneuverable re-entry vehicles. As a GNC Engineer II, you will significantly impact the functionality and performance of next-generation reentry vehicles, particularly in developing algorithms for accurate landings.

AerospaceSpace TravelTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Own a substantial aspect of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control that will enable the accurate and precise landing of our Arc spacecraft

Develop novel algorithms for the final landing stages of flight

Build the modeling and simulation needed to quickly iterate on those algorithms

Rapidly flight test algorithms to achieve the required performance

Define vehicle architecture and creatively solve new design challenges

Qualification

GNC algorithms developmentAerospace EngineeringMATLAB programmingPython programmingC++ programmingHardware in the Loop testingEstimationControl algorithmsDynamic work environment adaptabilityVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience

Typically 3+ years of applicable experience developing and testing GNC algorithms or systems

Strong fundamental understanding of estimation and control algorithms

Proficiency in programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or C++ for simulation and analysis

Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills

Capable of working in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment

This position is on-site at Inversion HQ in Playa Vista, CA

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State