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Sr. GNC Engineer

Terran Orbital Corporation

Terran Orbital Corporation

Other Engineering
Irvine, CA, USA
Posted on Jan 10, 2025

Summary

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Sr. Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to join our growing team. The Sr. 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
  • Perform all other duties assigned