Space Machines Company GNC Engineer Position

5 days ago

Botany Bay, Australia Space Machines Company Full time

**Company Overview**

Space Machines Company (SMC) is a pioneering on-orbit servicing provider, offering innovative solutions for commercial and government customers.

We focus on space safety and sustainability, revolutionizing the way we maintain and support human presence in space.

**Job Description**

As a Staff Engineer – Guidance, Navigation, and Control, you will design, plan, and implement Rendezvous and Proximity Operation capable GNC systems and approach strategies in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

You will be part of a small collaborative team of specialists who work individually while continuously collaborating and cooperating with their teammates.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GNC/AOCS design, development, and testing.

We are looking for a senior engineer with experience in GNC algorithm design, modeling, and testing, as well as knowledge of navigation filtering and estimation methods.

The role involves analyzing, designing, implementing, and validating GNC algorithms for on-orbit servicing spacecraft, contributing to the development of GNC software and simulation packages, and performing GNC hardware trade studies and analysis.

**Required Skills and Qualifications**

A master's degree or higher in science/engineering with a focus on AOCS or related field is required, along with 3+ years of experience in GNC/AOCS engineering.

The ideal candidate should have experience simulating spacecraft systems in Matlab/Simulink, strong knowledge of GNC algorithm design, modeling, and testing, and knowledge of navigation filtering and estimation methods.

Additional desirable skills include experience with MonteCarlo simulations, testing and validating GNC HW systems, calibrating GNC Systems, and knowledge of RPO Relative Navigation Methods and Algorithms.

**Benefits**

We offer a competitive salary of $120,000 - $180,000 per year, depending on experience, and a fast-paced, innovative, and agile environment where you can have a real impact on tomorrow.

**About Space Machines Company**

We drive the future of new in-space services and sustainability, offering a unique opportunity to be part of the team shaping the future of what is possible in space.

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