Spacecraft GN&C Engineer

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) is seeking talented mid to senior-level Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Engineers to be a part of our growing technical team supporting advanced research and programs for the U.S. Government in our Strategic & Military Space Division. The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation's defense capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and analyzes satellite mission concepts
• Develops and tests GN&C algorithms, models, and simulation software
• Develops and tests GN&C flight software
• Supports small satellite development, test, and on-orbit operations
• Documents designs, analysis, and test results
• Presents design, analysis, and test results to internal and external customers
• Represents SDL at technical meetings, presentations, and symposia

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or a related STEM field
• 8+ years of related experience
• Experience and training in Astrodynamics / Orbital Mechanics
• Experience or training in one or more of the following areas:
• Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)
• Formation Flying
• Attitude Dynamics and Controls (ADC)
• Spacecraft Navigation / Orbit Determination
• Spacecraft Guidance / Optimization
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink or similar technical analysis tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work individually or on a small team
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must have or be able to obtain a DoW security clearance
• Must be able to travel occasionally to contractor and customer facilities

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in aerospace engineering or a related STEM field
• Experience in GN&C Flight Software Development using compiled languages or auto-code techniques
• Experience working on RPO missions
• Experience working on Cis-Lunar and Deep Space missions
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-loop simulation and test
• Experience with GN&C and ADC hardware (e.g., star trackers, reaction wheels)
• Experience with satellite ground or flight systems
• Experience with Atlassian management tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Understanding of communications protocols and link budgets/margin
• Ability to lead small teams
• Ability to provide mentoring, leadership, and experience sharing with junior engineers
• Active DoW Top Secret/SCI clearance or current SSBI (