Space Engineer for GNC Systems

5 days ago

Botany Bay, Australia Space Machines Company Full time

**Transformative Opportunity at Space Machines Company**

We are seeking a seasoned Space Engineer to join our team in the role of Staff Engineer – Guidance, Navigation, and Control. This is an exceptional opportunity to design, plan, and implement Rendezvous and Proximity Operation capable GNC systems and approach strategies in a dynamic environment.

In this role, you will collaborate with a small, specialized team to analyze, design, implement, and validate GNC algorithms for on-orbit servicing spacecraft. You will contribute to the development of GNC software and simulation packages, as well as the implementation, maintenance, and performance of robust GNC software.

You will also be responsible for developing test plans and procedures for GNC hardware validation and calibration activities, performing GNC hardware trade studies and analysis, and assisting with GNC hardware procurement.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree or higher in science/engineering with a focus on AOCS or a related field, 3+ years of experience in GNC/AOCS engineering, and strong knowledge and experience of GNC algorithm design, modeling, and testing.

A competitive salary is offered for this challenging role, with estimates suggesting around $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyze, design, implement, and validate GNC algorithms for on-orbit servicing spacecraft
  • Contribute to the development of GNC software and simulation packages
  • Implement, maintain, and perform robust GNC software (SIL, PIL, HITL)
  • Develop test plans and procedures for GNC HW validation and calibration activities
  • Perform GNC Hardware trade studies and analysis
  • Assist with GNC Hardware procurement
  • Collaborate with the GNC Lead to investigate and plan R&D into new methods and technologies that would contribute to the on-orbit servicing capabilities of SMC
  • Contribute to on-orbit commissioning and validation activities

Requirements:

  • Masters degree or higher in science/engineering with a focus on AOCS or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in GNC/AOCS engineering
  • Strong knowledge and experience of GNC algorithm design, modeling, and testing
  • Knowledge and experience with navigation filtering and estimation methods (UKF, EKF, etc.)
  • Experience with Monte Carlo Simulations for GNC software validation
  • Experience with testing and validating GNC HW systems
  • Experience with Calibrating GNC Systems to satisfy fine pointing/stability requirements
  • Knowledge of RPO Relative Navigation Methods and Algorithms
  • Knowledge of RPO trajectories and approach methodologies
  • Knowledge and experience with State Machine & FDIR design for highly autonomous systems

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