Senior GNC Engineer

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 inGuidance 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 Senior 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'sor Doctorate degree in Aerospace Engineering • 5+ years of 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. citizenand be immediately eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance • Preference for candidates able to work onsite in Atlanta, GA, but open to remote work from NC, TN, IL, LA, MD, MA, AL, TX, CO BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE... • High level disciplinary experience with multidisciplinaryanalysis andoptimization 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 • Smallbusiness experience Check out our website to learn more about us and apply so that we can learn more about you! https://www.spaceworks.aero/