Xplore’s Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer will develop algorithms, simulations, and flight software to ensure the spacecraft can perform its mission accurately and reliably. This position requires a strong background in astrodynamics, estimation theory, and stability analysis. A successful candidate will be able to work autonomously and adapt quickly to changing design requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performing cislunar trajectory design and optimization.
• Working with team members to design guidance and control algorithms.
• Assessing stability of nonlinear controllers.
• Testing and developing autonomous cislunar navigation systems.
• Developing high fidelity 6 degree of freedom simulations, and conducting Monte Carlo analysis.
• Writing and testing flight software applications in C++.
• Conducting make/buy decisions on critical hardware.
• Supporting the mission operations team on critical decision.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in cislunar trajectory design.
• Experience with nonlinear controls.
• Experience with spacecraft attitude determination and control.
• Strong software skills in C, C++, and/or Python.
• Creative self-starter attitude and ability to work in an agile environment with minimal direction.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in aerospace engineering, or Master’s degree with 4+ years of experience in relevant fields.
• Authored journal papers in relevant fields
• Demonstrated experience on successful flight programs in industry or academia
• Experience with flexible body control, orbital maneuvering, filtering, fault management, software
• development, and navigation filtering.
• Strong understanding of classical dynamics, orbital mechanics, modeling and simulation, and software development.
• Strong understanding of circular-restricted three-body problem

Benefits

• Health Care Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Stock Option Plan

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