GNC Engineer

SPACEWORKS
At SpaceWorks Enterprises, we specialize in next-generation high-speed flight systems, human and robotic spacecraft, as well as entry, descent & landing technologies. Our core competencies include conducting preliminary design of aerospace concepts, performing detailed multidisciplinary engineering analysis, developing commercial aerospace software, prototyping spacecraft hardware components, and conducting market and economic research within the aerospace industry. We serve clients from the Department of Defense, NASA, and the commercial space sector.
THE ROLE
SpaceWorks is seeking GNC engineers with a focus on designing and developing next-generation hypersonic flight vehicles, Earth-to-orbit launch systems, human and robotic spacecraft, and space re-entry vehicles. Seeking domain expertise in Guidance Algorithms, Navigation Analysis, 6-DoF Simulation & Modeling and Flight Testing.
A successful candidate will:
Have intuition and experience modeling and/or simulating supersonic/hypersonic aircraft and/or spacecraft in a multi-DoF simulation.
Able to work well as part of a small multidisciplinary team of technical staff to design complex systems and contribute to existing code bases.
Exhibit a "can do" and "want to" attitude - bringing an open-minded approach and a bias toward finding solutions.
Have experience supporting activities in modeling, simulation, analysis and design of high-speed flight systems including exo-atmospheric, endo-atmospheric, re-entry, and launch systems.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
GNC Engineer:
Develop Guidance, Navigation, and Control Architectures based on program requirements.
Conduct engineering approximations for expected navigation performance.
Conduct Actuator Sizing and Analysis, Inertial Navigation Analysis, aerodynamic vehicle modes assessment.
Develop and optimize trajectories using 3-DoF, 4-DoF & 6-DoF flight software.
Apply a strong understanding of closed loop guidance laws, such as Proportional Navigation, ZEM/ZEV, or reference trajectory tracking laws.
Include synthesis of mass, aero, propulsion, and structure models and constraints.
Include development of multi-objective functions to develop and optimize gain scheduled tables for aerodynamically-controlled vehicles.
Perform Monte Carlo (probabilistic analyses) to understand off-nominal closed-loop G/N/C performance.
Integrate simulations into an MDAO design environment.
WHAT WE OFFER
At SpaceWorks, we believe in cultivating a culture that offers the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. It is our firm belief that work-life balance is critical to strong, happy, healthy employees. As we challenge what is possible and push the boundaries of innovation, we stand together as a team. Here you will find a community that is dedicated to our mission as well as your personal goals. Here are just a few of the benefits we offer to our employees:
Comprehensive healthcare coverage options including medical, telemedicine, vision, dental, long-term disability, short term disability, health savings accounts, and flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules - the position is in-office at our facility in Atlanta, GA, however we do offer telework days, compressed workweek options, core hours, and flex time to provide flexibility to our employees
Time to reset - paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and sabbatical leave
401k + company match, opportunities for bonuses, employee experience events throughout the year, employee assistance program, and more
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Bachelor’s, Master's or Doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering
Relevant work or project experience in Guidance, Navigation, Control, Modeling & Simulation, and Flight Testing
Relevant work or project experience in the design/modeling of hypersonic atmospheric vehicles, Earth-to-orbit launch systems, or human & robotic spacecraft
Experience in multidisciplinary design optimization in Matlab, Python, and/or Julia
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary, collaborative environment with ownership and autonomy typical of a small business
Must be a U.S. citizen and be immediately eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preference for candidates able to work onsite in Atanta, GA, but open to remote work from NC, TN, IL, LA, MD, AL, TX, CO
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE...
3+ years of related aerospace industry experience contributing technically as a flight performance engineer primarily within concept development, requirements definition, preliminary design, and detailed design
High level disciplinary experience with multidisciplinary analysis and optimization of high-speed flight and/or launch vehicle design
Industry experience in modeling and testing flight software and hardware and implementation of Software-in-the-loop / Hardware-in-the-loop ground tests
Experience writing DO-178C compliant flight software and working directly in compiled languages such as C++ and/or Rust
Experience in relevant aerospace-oriented, flight development programs (e.g. UAVs, missiles, CubeSats)
Basic knowledge of Monte Carlo analysis, uncertainty analysis, or risk analysis
Small business experience
Check out our website to learn more about us and apply so that we can learn more about you! https://www.spaceworks.aero/
SpaceWorks is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No