Lead GNC Engineer
Kepler Communications
Key Responsibilities:
- Scope capabilities and requirements for the GNC system.
- Define GNC architecture to satisfy project requirements.
- Technical leadership and mentoring of GNC engineers.
- Define the direction of technical growth of the GNC system.
- Technical ownership of the process of development of the GNC system.
- Lead the development of the Software in the Loop and Hardware in the Loop frameworks to facilitate continuous iteration and testing.
- Lead the development of analysis and on-orbit debug capabilities.
- Automate on-orbit operation, calibration and troubleshooting of the GNC system.
- Be a technical authority in supporting the development of cross functional initiatives.
- Manage GNC schedule and resources on projects.
Customer Interaction and Communication Expectations:
- Engages with customers and stakeholders at the program level to align technical execution with mission objectives.
- Collaborates closely with program and assurance teams to ensure compliance with mission and contractual requirements.
- Leads technical discussions and decision-making processes to resolve critical challenges.
- Represents the technical team in program management reviews and customer briefings.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (physics, electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering).
- 8+ years of relevant experience in an aerospace GNC or related role.
- Experience leading the GNC design of satellites and/or other space systems.
- Strong understanding of spacecraft control and determination.
- Experience with developing and maintaining software and hardware in the loop test setups.
- Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, classical dynamics and the low-earth orbit environment.
- Experience with flexible body control, orbital maneuvering, sensor filtering, fault management, software development, and navigation filtering.
- Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Bonus Points:
- Master's degree in a relevant field (physics, electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering).