GNC Engineer, RPO

• Perform mission design activities and trade studies of various RPO navigation and control architectures and algorithms

• Design and develop robust RPO estimation, optimization, fault detection, and scheduling algorithms in C++

• Test and verify algorithms via software and hardware in the loop simulation

• Perform statistical analysis (Monte Carlo, linear covariance analysis) to support proximity operations performance characterization

• Work with the Space Operations team to integrate RPO plans and support post-flight analysis

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or similar discipline

• Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and solve complex problems with first principles approaches

• Passion for spaceflight and advancing capabilities related to space domain awareness and space security

• U.S. Citizen and eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

• Master’s or PhD in aerospace engineering or similar discipline

• 2+ years of professional experience writing high-reliability, production C/C++ code

• Deep technical expertise in one or more of the following: spacecraft relative navigation, astrodynamics, estimation theory, trajectory optimization, planning and scheduling algorithms

• Work Location — This is an onsite position, successful candidates will be located near Long Beach, CA or Denver, CO.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite