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Imetalx Group

Imetalx Group

Software Engineering
Washington, DC, USA
USD 100k-185k / year
Posted on Nov 26, 2025
iMetalX is space technology company focused on providing In-space servicing solutions for governments and businesses. At iMetalX, we are on a mission to revolutionize the space industry through innovative technology and a commitment to sustainability.Responsibilities.- Lead the development and evolution of GNC systems for small satellites- Provide hands-on support for hardware and software design, including architecture and component selection for both computing and sensors, and algorithm and hardware implementation.- Design, build, test and validate simulation models for GNC hardware sensors and actuators, vehicle dynamics, and the space environment.- Develop AI algorithms.- Provide hands-on support for small satellite integration and testing.- Develop an integrated GNC simulation to support subsystem performance analyses and deployment of GNC using MATLAB/Simulink and ANSYS-STK.- Perform functional and qualification testing of GNC software-in-the-loop (SITL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HITL)- Develop tools that support analysis of subsystem configurations, mission performance and analytics.Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in a relevant (e.g. engineering, physics, mathematics, or computer science) with at least 5 years of experience.- Desired Qualification Aerospace/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent engineering/science discipline at a bachelor's level or Advanced degree- Strong Skills in C, C++, Python, and MATLAB- Familiarity with Kalman filters, developing algorithms, etc.- Excellent communications skills, ability, and desire to work collaboratively in a team environment, and willingness to learn new skills and technology.- Experience with GNC modeling and simulation, analysis, integration, test, and spacecraft operations.- Experience developing and deploying tracking algorithms to embedded systems.- Experience in GNC focus areas such as filters, rigid-body dynamics, estimation and control theory, and perturbation modeling.- AGI STK and/or General Mission Analysis Tool- To comply with federal export controls, all persons hired must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. lawful permanent residentBenefits- Flexible Vacation / Paid Sick Time/ Family Leave- Medical, Dental, Vision,- 401(k) PlanCompensation$100K to $185K DOEUS Citizenship required.Contact: alex@imetalx.comTel: 650 450 6387