Develop spacecraft descent GNC algorithms, sensor models, and navigation systems, using C/C++ and Python. Evaluate performance, support closed-loop and system-level testing, and apply failure mode analysis.
About this role
The GNC/AOCS Systems Engineer supports definition of the spacecraft product baseline. Responsibilities include creating standard requirements, system architectures, interface control documents, design and analysis goals, test plans, and operations concepts.
The role performs system-level trade-offs and coordinates inputs from multiple disciplines within the team. It evaluates proposed changes to the design baseline against the needs of each mission.
The engineer owns technical budgets related to spacecraft performance, including mass, propellant, and pointing and landing accuracy. The role also ensures that internal interfaces between spacecraft subsystems are maintained.
Additional responsibilities include supporting requirements management so that requirements are closed out at planned project milestones, contributing to risk assessments during spacecraft development, and supporting the Project Manager in defining risk mitigation plans.
The role supports the AIT, Flight and Test Operations groups, and subsystem leads in defining test plans and specifications that verify the spacecraft design. It also coordinates relevant subsystems and the Operations Team in defining a spacecraft operational concept, and contributes to maintaining and integrating Model-Based Systems Engineering tools.
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