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 Senior GNC/AOCS Systems Engineer will support definition of the spacecraft product baseline. Responsibilities include creating standard requirements, system architecture, ICDs, design and analysis goals, test plans, and concepts for operations.
The role performs system-level trade-offs and coordinates input from multiple disciplines within the team. It evaluates proposed changes to the design baseline against the needs of each individual mission. The engineer takes ownership of technical budgets covering spacecraft performance, including mass, propellant, pointing accuracy, and landing accuracy.
The engineer maintains internal interfaces among spacecraft subsystems and contributes to requirements management, including closing requirements at planned project landmarks. During spacecraft development, the role contributes to risk assessments and supports the Project Manager in defining risk-mitigation plans.
The position supports the AIT and Flight & Test Operations Groups and subsystem leads in defining test plans and specifications intended to verify the spacecraft design. It also coordinates relevant subsystems and the Operations Team in defining a spacecraft operational concept, and contributes to the maintenance and integration of Model-Based Systems Engineering tools. The job is located in Tokyo, Japan.
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