Lead Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) Engineer
Magma Space2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeMid
Summary
Magma Space is seeking a Lead Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) Engineer to join their team in Washington, DC. The role involves designing, developing, and testing advanced GNC algorithms for autonomous spacecraft operations.
About the Role
As a Lead GNC Engineer, you will be responsible for integrating AI/ML models with sensor and actuator data, developing mission-level simulations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of GNC systems with spacecraft hardware. You will also analyze flight data to improve algorithm performance and represent Magma Space in meetings with external stakeholders.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
- 3-10 years of experience working in industry on controls development, ideally with code that has flown on a spacecraft.
- Thorough understanding of the fundamentals behind control theory.
- Proficient in the use of simulation tools (e.g., STK, MATLAB).
- Must be a team player with excellent collaboration and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Self-starter mentality with a proactive approach to tasks and challenges.
- Must be a US citizen or national, US permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the US.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the rapidly growing space industry.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Compensation as a combination of salary and equity.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), health insurance with dental and vision, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, paid parental leave, free gym on site.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Relocation assistance.
- Chance to make a significant impact on the future of space exploration.
Magma Space
Magma Space is developing ultra-stable, agile, and autonomous satellite control systems for demanding space missions. Leveraging proprietary magnetically levitated actuators that reduce vibrations 20X, over 50 new high-precision sensors per satellite, and AI/ML-infused control software, their products drastically enhance pointing and maneuverability while unlocking autonomy for missions like target tracking, remote sensing and rendezvous, proximity operations and docking.
Washington DC-Baltimore Area