Lead GNC Engineer
at Turion Space — Moving Things Around in Space, Imaging Space Objects When We're Not
What the role involves
As Lead GNC engineer you will assist in the design, analysis, and implementation of our satellite's guidance and control systems. You will work closely with the Turion Space team across software and hardware systems while overseeing a team of GNC engineers.
Responsibilities
Assist in the design, analysis, and implementation of satellite GNC systems
Software development including simulation framework, environmental models, and flight algorithms
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or similar
Experience developing Guidance, Navigation, and Controls systems on spacecraft
Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware and/or software from scratch
Software development experience in C++ or Python
Experience developing 6 degrees of freedom vehicle simulations or flight software
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
Preferred skills and experience
Experience with low thrust trajectories
Experience with spacecraft propulsion
Experience with hardware in the loop simulation
Experience implementing algorithms for embedded systems
Software development experience in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar software/languages
About Turion Space
Turion Space is building spacecraft to move things around in space and image space objects when they’re not, and focused on developing the dual-use technology required to ensure a sustainable future in space. They aim to build a strong foundation selling space domain awareness imagery data while advancing their technology towards an affordable solution for orbital debris removal and eventually asteroid mining. The founding team originates from SpaceX, and after going through the Y-combinator accelerator in summer 2021 went on to raise a $6.2M seed round and is launching their first DROID satellite in early 2023.
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