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Muon Space · 1 week ago

Senior ADCS Engineer

Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations. They are seeking a talented Spacecraft Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) engineer to design and implement guidance, navigation, and control architectures and algorithms, as well as collaborate on various technical efforts and provide mentorship to junior engineers.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement guidance, navigation & control architectures and algorithms in an embedded C++ environment
Define requirements for ADCS algorithms, hardware, and related systems - both for existing missions as well as roadmap development that unlock new customer opportunities
Perform analysis and simulation of mission-specific GNC performance
Collaborate on the development of ground-processing algorithms for sensor calibration
Collaborate on the development of an offline geolocation processing pipeline
Support anomaly resolution of on-orbit systems, including oncall duties
Support software- and hardware-in-the-loop test planning, execution, and validation
Lead technical efforts and provide mentorship of more junior engineers

Qualification

C++GNC analysisControlOptimization theoryNumerical programming PythonNumerical programming JuliaNumerical programming MATLABADCS/GNC subsystemsCoordination skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

PhD or Master's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent plus 5+ years of professional experience, OR several years of experience hands-on with GNC analysis and design
Software skills in C++
Knowledge of control and optimization theory
Expertise in common numerical programming environments (Python, Julia, MATLAB)
Experience designing, analyzing, and implementing ADCS/GNC subsystems for spacecraft
Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week

Preferred

Experience with control stability analysis of flexible bodies
Experience with ADCS of precision pointing platforms
Experience with spacecraft flight operations

Benefits

Equity compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Short & long term disability
Life insurance
Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
12 paid holidays
Unlimited sick time
Paid parental leave

Company

Muon Space

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Muon Space is a space systems company that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations for earth intelligence missions.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$225.8M
Key Investors
United States Space ForceCongruent VenturesActivate Capital Partners
2025-10-08Grant· $44.6M
2025-06-12Series B· $44.5M
2025-06-12Debt Financing· $45M

Leadership Team

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Jonathan Dyer
CEO
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Dan McCleese
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist
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