Staff Engineer

3 weeks ago


Botany Bay, Australia Space Machines Company Full time

Company Overview

At Space Machines Company (SMC), we are revolutionizing the way we maintain and support human presence in space through our innovative on-orbit servicing solutions. Our team of experts is dedicated to delivering exceptional services, including on-orbit inspection, monitoring, refueling, debris management, and satellite life extension.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Engineer - Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) specialist to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our GNC department, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing GNC algorithms and systems for our on-orbit servicing spacecraft.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement GNC algorithms and software 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 hardware 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

Requirements

  • Masters degree or higher in science/engineering with a focus on AOCS or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in GNC/AOCS engineering
  • Experience simulating spacecraft systems in Matlab/Simulink
  • 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 hardware 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 and FDIR design for highly autonomous systems

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Git-based version control
  • Knowledge and experience with vision-based navigation/estimation
  • Experience with CI/CD of auto-code
  • Knowledge of C/C++

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