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Sierra Space · 1 day ago

Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer III

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$119K/yr - $164K/yr

5+ years exp

Sierra Space is an industry-leading space and defense technology company that builds missions and systems for space security. They are seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Controls Engineer III to lead the design and validation of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications, while mentoring junior engineers and driving innovation in aerospace technology.

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No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and validation of advanced GNC systems for spacecraft applications

Take ownership of critical aspects of GNC systems, including design, Monte Carlo simulations, and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing

Contribute to the design and implementation of closed-loop integrated systems for GNC and FDIR subsystems

Develop high-fidelity models for GNC sensors and actuators, including IMUs, GPS, LIDAR, Air Data Systems, and other relevant hardware

Set up and execute Monte Carlo simulations, incorporating noise profiles, unmodeled dynamics, and erroneous dynamics to evaluate system performance

Perform open-loop and closed-loop stability analyses to ensure robust system design and functionality

Take ownership of multiple GNC modes for flight phases, including detailed algorithm design and validation processes

Integrate requirements into detailed GNC algorithm designs to ensure compliance with system-level objectives

Implement relevant design standards and processes across GNC systems and subsystems

Mentor junior engineers while providing technical leadership within the team

Qualification

GNC algorithm designDynamic modellingSIMULINKPythonC++ programmingIMUsGPSLIDARAir Data SystemsHITL testingAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree). Master's degree is preferred for candidates with 3+ years of experience

5+ years of related experience in dynamic modelling and GNC algorithm design

Advanced skills in SIMULINK, State Flow, Python, and C++ programming, with experience in SIMULINK autocoding and Linux/UNIX operating systems

Strong understanding of IMUs, GPS, LIDAR, and Air Data Systems, with experience in developing high-fidelity models for algorithm design

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance is required

Preferred

In-depth knowledge of GNC algorithms with control theory, including linear and nonlinear controls, stability margins, sensitivity analysis, optimization, and Linear and Extended Kalman filtering

In-depth understanding of complex relationships among guidance, navigation, control, and FDIR algorithms

Experience with estimating workload for long-term tasking, including quarterly and yearly planning

Experience with open-loop and closed-loop stability analysis and autonomous GNC mode transitions

Level 1 STK certification and ability to implement relevant design standards and processes

Experience in HITL testing and validation processes

Ability to develop integrated and bench-level closed-loop tests for system validation

Knowledge of spacecraft subsystems, including power and thermal constraints, communication viewing, and Control Structure Interaction model analysis

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and ability to independently identify root causes and propose solutions by backtracking potential failures

An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Company

Sierra Space

Sierra Space is a commercial space company that specializes in the development of advanced space technologies and solutions. It is a sub-organization of Sierra Nevada Corporation.

Founded in 2021

Louisville, Colorado, USA

1001-5000 employees