Stoke Space
GNC Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $109.7k–$193.6k
- Mid level
- On-site · Kent, Washington
- 2+ yrs exp
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Stoke is seeking a skilled Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineer to join their agile team working on Nova, a rapidly reusable launch vehicle. You will be responsible for developing and validating GNC algorithms, designing trajectories, and ensuring system quality through testing and analysis, playing a crucial role in enabling a scalable space industry. This role requires a self-directed individual with strong analytical skills and a passion for space exploration.
What you'll do
- Develop guidance, attitude control, engine control, and state estimation algorithms.
- Create and validate vehicle and environmental models for simulation.
- Perform rigorous testing to ensure system quality and performance.
- Conduct Monte Carlo analysis of vehicle performance and flight safety.
- Document GNC algorithm verification and validation for regulatory approval.
- Design customer trajectories and mission capabilities.
What they're looking for
- Feedback control systems
- Orbital mechanics
- Trajectory design
- GNC algorithm design
- Simulation and modeling
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Vehicle dynamics
- State estimation
Benefits
- Equity (stock options)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 4 weeks Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
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Likely interview questions
- Describe your experience with designing and validating guidance and control algorithms.
- Explain your approach to modeling and simulating complex physical systems.