Director - Avionics, GNC & Electronics

The role is part of the In‑Space Systems business unit, which is focused on addressing two of the most compelling challenges in spaceflight today: space infrastructure and increasing mobility on‑orbit. As part of a hardworking team of talented spacecraft development engineers, you will manage the development and delivery of the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Subsystem for an advanced spaceflight vehicle.

• Lead GN&C development team including GN&C Software/Algorithm development, 6 DOF simulation, sensor selection (star trackers, sun sensors, GPS, IMUs), reaction wheel sizing and selection, GN&C analysis and architecture, and flight autonomy
• Manage the technical team of experienced GN&C analysts, system engineers, software, and hardware engineers
• Responsible for cost & schedule execution, vendor selection and vendor management
• Lead GN&C HIL support and support integration of algorithms into flight SW
• Lead and perform analyses, simulations, and tests (including component and hardware‑in‑the‑loop) to verify component and subsystem specifications and requirements
• Lead development of verification and validation plans to ensure software and hardware components, and the integrated subsystem will perform as specified to meet system and subsystem requirements
• Provide technical direction and oversight to development of sensor solutions by suppliers
• Manage technical risks for the GN&C subsystem, develop and execute mitigation plans
• Support the project manager for updates to schedule, resources, cost, and risks
• Lead subsystem gated reviews, and support program reviews
• Lead on‑vehicle functional testing and flight demonstration testing of the GN&C subsystem

• B.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or related disciplines with at least 10 years of design experience
• Experience in development and analysis of GN&C algorithms
• Experience in leading the full development lifecycle of an GN&C subsystem on at least one aerospace program
• Experience in managing technical teams
• Solid system engineering and configuration management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work
• Ability to execute in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and driven work environment

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or related disciplines
• Demonstrated experience with MATLAB and Simulink and associated autocoding practices
• Demonstrated experience in development and testing of navigation sensors and control actuators
• Demonstrated experience in implementation and testing of GN&C software and hardware
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge in the development of planetary spacecraft GN&C systems

• CA applicants: $ - $
• CO applicants: $ - $
• WA applicants: $ - $

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long‑term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for bonuses and other compensation based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.

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