K2 Space · 3 weeks ago
Principal Guidance, Navigation, & Control (GNC) Engineer
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$190K/yr - $250K/yrK2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. As a Principal GNC engineer, you will be a core driver of the overall spacecraft GNC architecture, executing detailed trade studies and ensuring the GNC stack is flight ready.
ConsultingFurnitureReal Estate
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with other engineering leads to set the direction and develop novel 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
Integral to building the GNC organization by recruiting, hiring, and mentoring other engineers
Qualification
Required
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 early-stage spacecraft conceptual design, i.e. 'clean sheet' design work
Experience with Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation
Preferred
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
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off
Medical/dental/vision coverage
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
And many other perks
Company
K2 Space
Office design, fit out, refurbishment and furniture company
Founded in 2004
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
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Geoff Osman
Managing director
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