Muon Space
GNC Engineer
About this role
Muon is seeking a skilled GNC Engineer to design and implement attitude control systems for spacecraft. The ideal candidate will collaborate across disciplines to create modular control solutions, enhancing mission capabilities both in design phases and through performance testing.
What you'll do
- Design and implement attitude control architectures in embedded C++
- Define requirements for ACS algorithms and systems
- Conduct analysis and simulation for mission-specific performance
- Support performance trending and anomaly resolution of on-orbit systems
- Plan and execute software and hardware testing
- Collaborate with Product and Mission Execution teams
What they're looking for
- C++ software skills
- Control and optimization theory knowledge
- Experience with LEO platform attitude actuators and sensors
- Proficiency in Python, Julia, MATLAB
- ADCS/GNC subsystem design and implementation experience
- Strong communication and coordination abilities
- Experience with flexible body stability analysis
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $124,000 - $189,000
- Equity compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Three weeks paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
- Unlimited sick time and paid parental leave
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Muon Space
Muon Space builds satellites and infrared remote sensing instruments for Earth observation and geospatial data collection. The company is hiring systems engineers, flight software engineers, optical engineers, and software engineers to develop spacecraft, embedded satellite systems, and internal operational software.
- Website
- muonspace.com
Likely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing and implementing attitude control algorithms. What was the most complex control problem you solved, and how did you validate it?
- Describe your hands-on experience with LEO spacecraft actuators and sensors like reaction wheels, star trackers, and magnetorquers. Which have you worked with most extensively?