Starcloud
space economy
Guidance,Navigation&Control(GNC)Engineer
“Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer at Starcloud. Skills: Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC), Algorithm Development, Simulation Development, Software Development, Orbital Mechanics, Control Theory, State Estimation. own the ADCS of our in-orbit data centers. developing algorithms, simulations, and tools”
Industry & Context.
Exceptional problem-solving abilities; analytical skills
support on-call operations, Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as necessary to support critical project milestones, Must be a U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or eligible for authorization under U. S. export regulations
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline, Experience in developing, debugging, and deploying software for spacecraft GNC, Deep understanding of orbital mechanics, including low thrust trajectory optimization and stationkeeping
Nice to Have
Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline or Physics, Proven experience in verifying GNC algorithm performance through simulation and validating simulation models, Expertise in state estimation, particularly in attitude determination, orbit determination, GNSS, and radio navigation, Familiarity with numerical probability of collision methods such as Alfano, Foster, and Hall, Comprehensive knowledge of spacecraft flight disciplines, including structures, propulsion, avionics, GNC, flight software, dynamics, launch and mission operations, and integration, Exceptional problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and engineering fundamentals, Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, startup environment, written and verbal communication skills
What You'll Do.
own the ADCS of our in-orbit data centers
developing algorithms
selecting ADCS architectures
creating and maintaining production code
performing detailed performance analysis
supporting on-call operations
Develop and implement high-reliability and high-performance GNC algorithms
Participate in architecture
Conduct comprehensive data analysis to review performance metrics
Produce detailed technical documentation
Support on-call operations rotation
commanding satellites
and reviewing network data
Perform constellation design and optimization
satellite orbit transfer automation
and collision avoidance
Conduct constellation-level and network-level analysis
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance GNC system performance and ensure seamless integration
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication skills
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