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Staff, Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer - Seattle Washington
Company: Relativity Space Location: Seattle, Washington
Posted On: 05/17/2024
Company Overview: A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Meeting the needs of a growing demand for space infrastructure, our rockets will revolutionize how we connect and communicate on Earth by getting satellites to space. We have developed a vertically integrated technology platform in which we leverage additive manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and autonomous robotics to 3D print rockets. Our unique approach enables rapid product iteration, allowing us to push the boundaries of what's possible today and unlock the full potential of 3D printing for tomorrow. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality. Team: - We are seeking a highly talented Staff GNC Engineer to join a rapidly growing space startup. This position will provide outstanding technical contribution to the development of the Terran R vehicle guidance, navigation and control. A high degree of autonomy and leadership is required. (Clean sheet design and re-entry) What you'll do: You will work closely with a multidisciplinary vehicle engineering team to develop control and guidance solutions, assess the impact of designs on vehicle controllability and performance, work with the flight software team to implement control algorithms and navigation solutions into Terran 1, and make recommendations for changing vehicle configuration to meet controllability and performance goals. Additionally, you will support ground and flight tests for Terran 1 and Terran R launch vehicles. What you need to know: In order to be successful in this role, you should be someone who thrives in ambiguity and is able to lead their own projects into completion. Ideally, you are someone who has come from a fast paced, aerospace environment, having completed difficult projects while collaborating effectively with other key groups. - An undergraduate or graduate degree (BS/MS/PhD) in engineering
- 7+ years of experience working on GNC solutions in aerospace
- Clean sheet algorithm design working on hypersonic vehicles
- Specialization in flight controls, navigation, or guidance for launch vehicles or satellites
- Ability to work in a fast paced and intense startup environment
- Ability to complete projects with ownership of end-to-end solutions with a high degree of independence.
Nice to haves but not required - if you do not meet all of these criteria, you should still apply: |
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