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Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Principal Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to join our growing team. The Principal GNC Engineer will join a collaborative team developing innovative small satellite vehicle solutions for multiple projects. The candidate will be responsible for a wide range of analysis, software, hardware, testing, integration, and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, analysis, implementation, and testing of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) algorithms for spacecraft
• Develop and maintain high-fidelity 6-DOF simulations with MATLAB/Simulink
• Support vehicle control system architecture sizing and definition
• Perform software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing
• Provide technical inputs and support for proposal efforts
• Support mission operations and anomaly resolution
• Provide technical mentorship and peer review for coworkers
• Lead GNC engineers through program execution
• Participate and lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers to ensure mission success
• Collaborate with Program and Product management to implement and manage tasks and schedules
• Perform all other duties assigned