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SeniorGuidance,Navigation&Control(GNC)Engineer
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“Senior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer at LLNL. Skills: Spacecraft engineering, Systems engineering. Contribute to technical proposals for spacecraft missions. Perform system-level trade studies”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet mission requirements
Industry & Context.
Resolve complex technical issues; Resolve complex programmatic issues; Problem solving
U.S. citizenship required, Full-time on-site presence required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or equivalent, Ability to secure and maintain U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance, Ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, Demonstrated ability to navigate ambiguous or undefined directions, Significant experience with GNC subsystem development/analysis, test and/or operations, Advanced knowledge in performing dynamics and/or controls system design/optimization and/or analysis tasks using MATLAB/SIMULINK tools or Python, Significant experience with life cycle of a space program, Significant experience and ability to take initiative, Advanced verbal and written communication skills, Significant experience with orbit determination and analysis
Nice to Have
Master’s or PhD degree in aeronautical/aerospace engineering or related field, or equivalent, Active Q or Top Secret security clearance, Experience in simulation/modelling of dynamic systems, Experience with Satellite Rendezvous Proximity Operations or with satellite recovery operations and system failure analysis
What You'll Do.
Contribute to technical proposals for spacecraft missions
Perform system-level trade studies
Apply linear/matrix algebra for complex analysis
Contribute to mission planning efforts
Design GNC subsystem concepts of operation
Perform mission analysis
Analyze orbits of potential missions
Develop attitude control requirements
Review attitude control requirements
Develop navigation requirements
Review navigation requirements
Develop test plans for GNC hardware
Review test plans for GNC software
Develop risk mitigation strategies
Take ambiguously defined direction
Deliver useful tools and products
Serve as subject matter expert
Apply advanced engineering solutions
Resolve complex technical issues
Resolve complex programmatic issues
Develop innovative methods
Develop innovative techniques
Develop innovative evaluation criteria
Provide strategic technical direction
Provide consultative direction
Act as primary technical contact
Act as prime consultant
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Engineering team; Multidisciplinary teams
Communication Scope
Technical information presentation; Provide advice to management
Process & Methodology
Project management
Full Job Description
Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability. Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact. We have an opening for aSenior Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) Engineer to support work on projects and initiatives with a focus on U.S. national security. You will be a member of an engineering team that will provide space mission engineering solutions for both national security and basic science investigations with sponsors including NASA, Department of Energy (DOE), Department of War (DOW) and other government agencies. As an engineering team member, you will work on all aspects of space system hardware – from design and analysis to assembly, integration and test. This position is in the National Security Engineering Division (NSED) within the Engineering Directorate at LLNL and matrixed to the Space Science & Security Program. This position requires full-time on-site presence due to the nature of the work. This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level. You will * Contribute to a team of scientists and engineers who develop technical proposals for spacecraft missions that involve system-level trade studies involving orbital mechanics, attitude determination sensors, attitude control actuators, navigation considerations, and Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) testing. * Apply linear/matrix algebra for complex analysis and reports. * Cont
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