Principal Guidance, Navigation, And Controls Engineer

Vardaspace

El Segundo, California, United States
Base: $200,000 - $230,000 py; bonus/equity: stock ...
On-site
Guidance navigation and control systems
C++ and python software development
Orbital mechanics and modeling
Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure for in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules

Job Summary

  • Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure for in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules.
  • The Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Engineer will own the full life cycle of GNC development from design through flight testing.
  • Candidates must have 10+ years of experience or a PhD with 7+ years of relevant experience in aerospace GNC systems.

Matching Summary

Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure for in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules.

Salary

Base: $200,000 - $230,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Stock options and/or long-term cash awards available; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Guidance Navigation and Control systems
  • C++ and Python software development
  • Orbital mechanics and modeling
  • Hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • Monte Carlo analysis execution
  • Trajectory design and optimization
  • Spacecraft attitude determination

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in engineering or physics
  • Experience with GMAT or POST2 tools
  • Matlab/Simulink proficiency
  • Multi-body dynamics understanding
  • Safety critical flight test support
  • Lean software development techniques
  • Flexible body dynamics knowledge

Key Requirements

  • B.S. degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical engineering, or physics
  • 10+ proven years of experience in GNC systems
  • PhD with 7+ years of relevant experience
  • Highly adept C++/Python software skills
  • U.S. Person status required due to ITAR regulations

Work Rights

Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual

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