Senior GNC Engineer

About the role

<p></p> <p>As a GNC/AOCS Engineer at Spire, you will operate as part of a technical team who maintains responsibility across the full lifecycle of its engineering products. The GNC team interfaces directly with many engineering groups to conduct R&amp;D, design, manufacturing, and operations activities, ultimately ensuring all current and future spacecraft systems satisfy their mission.&nbsp;</p> <p>Ideal candidates will embrace the commercialization of nanosatellite systems and adapt to low-cost, fast-paced systems design, development, and implementation methodologies that set Spire apart from our competition. In this fast-paced environment, the design to launch cycle is measured in weeks and months, not years!</p> <p></p> <p>What You’ll Do:</p> <ul> <li>Technical ownership of current and future spacecraft attitude and orbit control software and hardware.</li> <li>Design, model, analyze, integrate and operate attitude determination/estimation systems for small spacecraft.</li> <li>Develop and utilize spacecraft dynamics and control simulations, including 'hardware-in-the-loop'.</li> <li>Design, evaluate, select, qualify and implement flight sensors, including magnetometers, sun sensors, inertial measurement devices, infrared sensors, and/or star trackers.</li> <li>Design, evaluate, select, qualify and implement flight actuators, including magnetic torque elements, reaction wheels, and propulsion systems.</li> <li>Be hands-on in laboratory and manufacturing environments during testing, integration, and qualification of flight systems.</li> <li>Provide support and analysis for on-orbit operations of spacecraft attitude determination and control systems.</li> <li>Work with external contractors, manufacturers, and internal manufacturing staff to improve reliability, yield, performance, and cost of flight systems.</li> </ul> <p>Key Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Extensive experience with a solid foundation in spacecraft attitude dynamics and control algorithms, with emphasis on practical application of knowledge.</li> <li>Have experience designing and/or implementing Kalman filters for attitude estimation.</li> <li>Experience with flight sensors for spacecraft attitude determination/estimation.</li> <li>Experience developing software using C/Python.</li> <li>Have experience or familiarity with the Linux development environment.</li> <li>Have experience working with external engineering contractors.</li> </ul> <p>Preferred Skills:</p> <ul> <li>Experience writing flight software.</li> <li>Experience with C or C++ development for embedded systems.</li> <li>Experience with spacecraft design.</li> <li>Experience with spacecraft assembly, integration, and testing.</li> <li>Experience with spacecraft operations and maintenance.</li> <li>Experience identifying and resolving system anomalies.</li> <li>Experience creating and maintaining integration and test campaigns for attitude determination and control systems, including hardware and software.<br><br></li> </ul> <p><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW152905918 BCX0">Spire operates a hybrid work model, and this position will require you to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.<br>Access to US export-controlled software and/or technology may be </span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW152905918 BCX0">required</span><span class="NormalTextRun CommentHighlightClicked SCXW152905918 BCX0"> for this role. If needed, Spire will arrange the necessary licenses—this is not something candidates need to have before applying. <span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">#LI-MI1</span></span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><br>Global Perks</strong></p> <p>🛰️ Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)<br>🚀 Launch Attendance<br>🌴 Generous Time Off Policy<br>🎓 Education Assistance Program<br>🥰 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)<br>📈 Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)<br>👣 Family Leave<br>💪 Fitness Reimbursement<br>🧡 Employee Referral Program<br>

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