Senior GNC Software Engineer

Senior GNC Software Engineer
Department: Space Mobility R&D
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Compensation: $120,000 - $160,000 / year
Description
Turion Space is seeking a talented satellite Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Software Engineer to join our team in Irvine, CA. As a GNC Software Engineer, you will be the interface between GNC and flight software. You will work closely with the GNC and flight software teams to ensure the seamless testing, implementation, and integration of GNC algorithms with the flight software, as well as GNC related sensors and actuators. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, work with a talented team of engineers, and contribute to the overall technical strategy of our satellite programs.
Key Responsibilities

• Implementation and integration of GNC algorithms into flight software, as well as GNC related sensors and actuators
• Build and maintain verification frameworks for flight software, ensuring algorithmic correctness through rigorous testing and validation procedures
• Collaborate with mission operations and flight software to analyze flight data, improve algorithm performance, and enhance system reliability
• Develop and maintain simulation environments for testing GNC algorithms and validating mission scenarios
• Design, implement, and maintain SITL/HITL platforms for testing GNC systems for various missions and programs

Qualifications

• Minimum
  • MS or BS with 2+ years of experience in spacecraft GNC systems, computer science or related field
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, and Matlab for implementing numerical algorithms and simulation systems in a real-time embedded software environment
  • Experience with Designing and implementing HITL/SITL systems for GNC testing
  • Working knowledge of embedded systems and firmware with respect to GNC sensors and actuators (reaction wheels, star trackers, IMUs, etc.)
  • Strong software engineering practices including version control, documentation, automated testing, and code review
  • Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
  • Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction
  • Ability to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance
• Preferred
  • Experience with distributed computing for large-scale mission simulations
  • Familiarity with modern observability tools (logging, metrics, tracing) for complex distributed systems
  • Experience working with or developing 6 degrees of freedom vehicle simulations or flight software
  • Familiarity with astrodynamics software libraries (SPICE, Orekit, Astropy, or similar)
  • Experience with optimization algorithms and numerical methods for trajectory planning
  • Prior work on flight/ground software for successful space missions

ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
• We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.