Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems Engineer

1 month ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Sierra Space Full time
Job Title: Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control Engineer

Are you an experienced spacecraft GNC engineer looking for a new challenge? Do you have a passion for designing and analyzing satellite hardware and software configurations? Do you enjoy working on GNC algorithms, building and testing flight software, and creating and using design tools? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you

About the Role:

As a Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer at Sierra Space, you will be responsible for designing and analyzing satellite hardware and software configurations, designing and testing GNC algorithms, building and testing flight software, creating and using design tools, building and analyzing simulations, and more for various small satellite programs. Your technical duties will involve the design, development, evaluation, and test of new products and software throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and analyze satellite hardware and software configurations
  • Design and test GNC algorithms
  • Build and test flight software
  • Create and use design tools
  • Build and analyze simulations
  • Contribute to the design, development, evaluation, and test of new products and software
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline and typically 10 or more years of relevant GNC experience
  • Higher education may substitute for relevant experience
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of required education
  • Understanding of engineering principles and practices
  • Experience with Computer Aided Engineering tools, analysis and simulation
  • Ability to work in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI US Government clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or other related discipline and typically 7 or more years of relevant GNC experience
  • Active TS/SCI US Government clearance
  • Experience with system modeling tools, such as MATLAB/Simulink and STK
  • Experience with C/C++
  • Experience with Python
  • Experience with GNC analysis and simulation
  • Previous experience with navigation filters and fault detection algorithms
  • Experience with related aerospace vehicles, sensor suites, and missions
  • Exposure to vehicle stability principles and control system design and analysis
  • Experience with auto-code generation
  • Experience in RPO development and test
  • Knowledge of the ramifications imposed on GNC design by RPO activities
  • Experience with containerization and microservices
  • History of leading baseline definition and maturation in a complex development setting, including the use of highly integrated trade studies and analysis of alternative designs
  • Experience providing technical oversight of junior engineers
  • Experience providing scheduling and budgetary inputs for GNC efforts
  • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
  • Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
About Sierra Space:

Sierra Space is a leading provider of space technology and services, with a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to the aerospace and defense industries. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence, and we are seeking talented individuals to join our team.

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Chance to work on cutting-edge projects and technologies
How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced GNC engineer looking for a new challenge, please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert contact information]. We look forward to hearing from you



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