K2 Space - Senior Navigation & Guidance Engineer
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Requirements
• Experience with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and system design • Experience with implementing attitude control and/or estimation algorithms on spacecraft • Experience with verification and validation of GNC flight software in an integrated environment, leveraging 6-DOF simulation and HITL testing. • Experience with Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation • Experience with early-stage spacecraft conceptual design, i.e. “clean sheet” design work • Experience with control algorithm development • Experience with reaction wheel, control moment gyroscope, or thruster sizing and algorithm implementation • Experience with navigation, specifically Extended Kalman Filters • Experience with trajectory analysis, modeling, and mission design • Experience with Rust software development
Responsibilities
• Work with other engineering leads to develop and validate a novel high level vehicle architecture • Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond • Develop novel slewing algorithms of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond • Develop simulation and modeling tools to support vehicle and GNC trade studies. This includes mission design, controls analysis, and 6-DOF simulation development. • Contribute to building the GNC organization by recruiting, hiring, and mentoring other engineers
Benefits
• Base salary range for this role is $160,000 - $235,000 + equity in the company • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks • If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged! • If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know. • Export Compliance • Export Compliance • As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.” • The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license. • Equal Opportunity • Equal Opportunity
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