GNC Engineer

The role

You will design, develop, and implement guidance, navigation, and control systems for satellite missions. You will work with systems engineering and flight software teams to design mission profiles and algorithms.

What you will do

• Design, develop, and implement advanced GNC algorithms and control systems for Rendezvous and Proximity Operation (RPO) missions.
• Conduct simulations, perform hardware-in-the-loop testing, and guide on-orbit testing.
• Conduct mission analysis, trajectory optimization, and orbit determination.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate GNC subsystems.
• Analyze and optimize system performance including stability, robustness, and response time.
• Support commissioning of satellites on-orbit and support the Droid.002 platform.
• Drive continuous improvement of GNC processes, methodologies, and best practices.
• Stay updated with advancements in GNC engineering for small satellite systems.

Required qualifications

• Ph.D., MS with 1-2 years of experience, or BS with 2-4 years of experience, in an engineering discipline with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or similar field
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or MATLAB
• Technical competency in at least one major aspect of GNC engineering, such as guidance, navigation, controls, modeling & simulation, or GNC testing
• Familiarity with sensors used in satellite guidance and navigation, such as star trackers, sun sensors, and GPS, at a senior level
• Proficient communication and teamwork abilities
• Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable
• Ability to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance

Nice to have

• Experience with polarity and performance testing of GNC sensors and actuators
• Experience in designing and/or prototyping space systems software
• Hardware-in-the-loop and Software-in-the-loop testing experience
• Experience with Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)
• Experience with low thrust trajectories and spacecraft with ΔV propulsion systems
• Knowledge of orbital mechanics, trajectory optimization, and mission analysis
• Experience implementing optimization algorithms
• Mission operations experience: investigation of on-orbit anomalies, working with mission operations and/or working directly on the ops floor during a mission

Benefits

• Equity in Turion Space
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents
• 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution
• Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• No-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Internal training, workshops, and courses
• Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Depa
• Ability to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance

About the company

Turion is developing the critical infrastructure of the space economy by building vertically integrated hardware and software including DROID space vehicles and Starfire software suite.