Xona Space
GNC Engineer, Advanced Modeling
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- $170k–$200k
- Mid level
- Full-time
- On-site · Burlingame, California
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
Xona is seeking a skilled GNC Engineer to specialize in advanced modeling for their cutting-edge aerospace vehicle guidance, navigation, and control systems. This role involves developing high-fidelity simulations, integrating flexible-body models, and collaborating with a team to ensure accurate representation of vehicle dynamics throughout the development process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace vehicle dynamics and experience with industry-standard tools.
What you'll do
- Develop and maintain a high-fidelity spacecraft simulation.
- Create flexible-body and structural-dynamics models.
- Build physics-based models of vehicle dynamics and subsystems.
- Apply system identification techniques.
- Derive linear models from nonlinear systems.
- Support control design, testing, and model-based development.
What they're looking for
- Nonlinear dynamics
- System identification
- MATLAB
- Git
- Linux
- Control Systems
- Numerical Methods
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