Satellite GNC Engineer

Job Summary

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

Whether a specific satellite for a specific mission or a constellation of interconnected spacecraft, the GA-EMS Space Systems team is re-defining how customers can access the possibilities of space. GA-EMS offers modular and scalable satellite platforms backed with a history of operational flight experience to support defense, civil, commercial, and academic mission requirements.

The GA-EMS Space Systems team is looking for a Satellite Guidance Navigation and Controls (GNC) Engineer to support our small satellite development programs in Englewood, CO.

This position may be located:

• San Diego, CA 92121
• Englewood, CO 80112
• Huntsville, AL 35806

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for satellite guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) solutions and attitude determination and control (ADCS) subsystem design through all stages of design integration, test and operations.
• Conduct trades studies for sizing, specification and selection of spacecraft GNC hardware including reaction wheel and torque rod sizing, sensor noise and performance characteristics, redundancy and fault management.
• Provide Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals knowledge and applicability to satellite GNC and wider applications.
• Develop high fidelity GNC/attitude control algorithms.
• Establish, maintain and execute satellite altitude control simulation software.
• Analyze the stability and robustness of GNC algorithms using control theory and Monte Carlo simulations.
• Support program design and readiness reviews.
• Provide inputs to program schedules and provides status for all subsystem development tasks.
• Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems.
• Opportunities will arise to support internal development and new business opportunities.
• Devises new approaches to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
• Troubleshoot conflicting design/development requirements, difficult coordination requirements, and special material requirements.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• May represent the organization as the prime technical contact on small contracts or single component projects.
• Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors degree, masters degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelors degree, seven or more years of experience with a masters degree, or four or more years with a PhD. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education.
• Must have prior experience in space domain and satellite segment design.
• Must have a thorough understanding of engineering concepts, principles, codes, and theory; experience demonstrating a broad application of those concepts; and, expanding knowledge of principles, concepts, theory, and practices in related technical specialties.
• Must possess the ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have strong communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one or more engineering areas; capable of representing the organization as a prime technical contact and, lead a team of moderately experienced professional employees on single component projects.
• Active and current TS/SCI clearance required.

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