Muon Space
Space Systems
GNCEngineer
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“GNC Engineer at Muon Space. Skills: Attitude control, GNC, Spacecraft design. Design attitude control architectures. Implement attitude control algorithms”
Industry & Context.
Anomaly resolution
On-call duties, Access to export controlled information
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2+ years of professional experience, Software skills in C++, Knowledge of control and optimization theory, Experience working with common LEO platform attitude actuators and sensors, Experience designing, analyzing, and implementing ADCS/GNC subsystems for spacecraft
Nice to Have
Experience with ADCS of low-jitter precision pointing platforms, Experience with control moment gyros, Experience with vibration isolation, Experience with spacecraft flight operations
What You'll Do.
Design attitude control architectures
Implement attitude control algorithms
Define requirements for ACS algorithms
Define requirements for ACS hardware
Develop roadmap for ACS systems
Perform analysis of mission-specific performance
Perform simulation of mission-specific performance
Support performance trending of on-orbit systems
Support anomaly resolution of on-orbit systems
Support software-in-the-loop test planning
Support hardware-in-the-loop test planning
Execute software-in-the-loop tests
Execute hardware-in-the-loop tests
Validate software-in-the-loop tests
Validate hardware-in-the-loop tests
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with other disciplines; Work with Product teams; Work with Mission Execution teams
Communication Scope
Presentation; Coordination
Process & Methodology
Roadmap development
Full Job Description
About the Role Muon seeks a talented Spacecraft Attitude Control System (ACS) AKA Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) engineer specializing in attitude control design to join our team. The ideal candidate can go both deep and broad across the control system analysis and design process. They would use a “systems mindset” to be a multiplier when collaborating with other disciplines to arrive at an elegant, best-fit spacecraft design. In this role, you will work with Muon’s Product and Mission Execution teams - developing modular, mission-agnostic attitude control schemes for our spacecraft platforms that can be extended to meet mission-specific requirements. Responsibilities Design and implement attitude control architectures and algorithms in an embedded C++ environment Define requirements for ACS algorithms, hardware, and related systems, including roadmap development that unlock new customer opportunities Perform analysis and simulation of mission-specific performance Support performance trending and anomaly resolution of on-orbit systems, including oncall duties Support software- and hardware-in-the-loop test planning, execution, and validation Qualifications PhD or Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or equivalent plus 2+ years of professional experience, OR several years of experience hands-on with GNC analysis and design Software skills in C++ Knowledge of control and optimization theory Experience working with common LEO platform attitude actuators and sensors, including reaction wheels, magnetorquers, gyros, star trackers, and magnetometers Expertise in common numerical programming environments (Python, Julia, MATLAB) Experience designing, analyzing, and implementing ADCS/GNC subsystems for spacecraft Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week Experience with control stability analysis of flexible bodies Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with A
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