Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer (GNC II)

ispace, inc. is a global lunar resource development company with the vision, “Expand our Planet. Expand our Future.” specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. ispace aims to extend the sphere of human life into space and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon. The company has offices in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States and is growing rapidly. ispace Technologies U.S., based in Englewood, Colorado, focuses on high-capacity payload lunar landers.

With locations in the U.S., Japan, and Europe, ispace is positioned to be a global leader in the exploration and development of the moon. Let's go to the moon together! Our team is growing, and we are actively looking for great people to join the ispace mission.

ispace Technologies, US is a looking for a highly motivated and talented Guidance, Navigation and Controls Engineer to join its new team.

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Key Responsibilities

• Participate in all mission phases including trade studies, design reviews, software and hardware, and on-orbit operations
• Participate in the development of GNC architecture for orbit and descent.
• Responsible for spacecraft GN&C solutions and design through all stages of design, integration, verification and operations
• Develop GNC software for both flight code and simulation
• Participate in the generation of all relevant documentation for design, analysis, specification, and testing
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in an engineering discipline with focus on control/dynamics. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in spacecraft GN&C algorithm development
• Experience with simulation and programming tools C++, Python, and MATLAB
• Familiarity with GN&C sensors and actuators

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or advanced degree in an engineering discipline with focus on control/dynamics. We will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience.Demonstrated professional experience in spacecraft GN&C different algorithm development and implementation
• Experience with 6DOF simulation
• Modelling experience (i.e. space environment, GNC sensors, and actuators)
• Some experience with Monte Carlo simulation and data analysis
• Some experience with fault detection and isolation
• Familiarity with project management tools, including Atlassian
• Experience working for Aerospace/Space Prime or sub-contractor strongly preferred
• Experience in startup environment a plus

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary based upon experience - $110,000 - $140,000. The salary posted is a targeted range for budget of position.  Base compensation can be negotiated and will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and training.
• Medical/vision/dental health benefits (Some 100% company paid options available for employee only) 
• Hybrid work schedule
• Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass) 
• Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
• 401(k)