Vantor · 4 hours ago
Aerospace Engineer - GNC
Longmont, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expVantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. They are hiring an Aerospace Engineer - GNC who will work on spacecraft navigation systems, including orbit determination and collision-avoidance operations, as well as support the development of cloud-enabled navigation services.
Software
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Responsible for orbit determination, orbit prediction, orbit maintenance, and collision-avoidance operations, as well as the associated software development for Vantor's Earth Intelligence spacecraft constellation
Support orbit design, development, integration, and testing of Vantor's next-generation spacecraft
Demonstrate knowledge or experience in satellite Guidance, Navigation, and Control Systems (GNC)
Work to develop cloud-enabled navigation services while improving the underlying functionality of the service / scientific core
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. citizen and willing/able to obtain/maintain a U.S. government security clearance
Bachelor's degree in engineering, math, physics, or related field, plus 5 years of related experience. Or Master's degree in engineering, math, physics, or related field, plus 3 years of related experience
Willing and able to support spacecraft operations during off-nominal hours (on-call)
Experience in orbital mechanics, statistical estimation, and associated spacecraft navigation software development
Trained in astrodynamics, rotational kinematics, and feedback control systems
Experience programming in C++, Matlab and Python
Experience with Unix/Linux, Python, and GitHub
Excellent written & oral communication
Preferred
Experience with other estimation and analysis techniques such as Digital Filtering, Least Squares, or Monte Carlo analysis
Experience or interest in Cloud Computing and associated technologies such as Docker, Kubernetes, and CI/CD
Kalman filtering experience applied to attitude or orbit determination in either coursework or a professional setting
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with both technical and non-technical groups
Superb problem-solving, root cause identification, Verification and Validation (V&V) skillsets
Strong background in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) theory, algorithms, toolkits, automation, research, and/or applications
Experience in Spacecraft Trajectory Optimization and/or NASA's General Mission Analysis Tool (GMAT)
Experience automating spacecraft maneuvers
Experience operating spacecraft utilizing electric propulsion
Benefits
A robust 401(k) with company match
Mental health resources
Student loan repayment assistance
Adoption reimbursement
Pet insurance
Company
Vantor
A spatial intelligence firm.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
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