Satellite GNC Engineer

Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in digital transformation, space mission engineering and launch assurance, miniaturized sensors and satellites, advanced modeling and simulation, cybersecurity, and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 global offices, Arcfield employs more than 1,500 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals with more than 60 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, space exploration, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence and warfighter readiness. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Orion Space Solutions (an Arcfield company) was born out of the vision for applying fundamental space physics knowledge to address real-world problems. Founded in 2005, and based in Louisville, Colorado, Orion Space Solutions is a leader in the "New Space" small satellite industry. We leverage our scientific and engineering expertise to develop unique solutions to address complex space physics challenges, including instrumentation, modeling capabilities, and data analytics; Orion Space Solutions turns science into data, data into knowledge. We are scientists, researchers, engineers and business people dedicated to solving global problems that affect how people live, work and play on our planet and in space through applied science backed by empirical knowledge. If you want to be part of a highly collaborative team, work in an amazing environment surrounded by the best and the brightest, solving BIG problems for our planet, read on.

This Opportunity

Due to our growing success, we are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and dynamic Satellite GNC Software Engineer to join our team at our headquarters in Louisville, Colorado to support several new and exciting GNC software projects. The ideal candidate enjoys writing new GNC algorithms and is fervent on good software practices. They should be comfortable with Python and C++, but experience with and willingness to learn other languages is preferred (e.g., Julia). The candidate must have experience in orbit and attitude software simulations and common perturbation modeling. Experience or a theoretical basis in spacecraft formation flying would be a plus. This role also includes the opportunity to work on satellite mission planning, ADCS subsystem testing, and satellite data analysis. Because we are a smaller company, there is the opportunity to work on a diverse number of projects that match your interests at any given time.

Your Impact

GNC Software Development (75%)

• Lead the development of new GNC algorithms to integrate with OSS's current GNC software framework.
  • May include formation flying, controls, estimation, or guidance algorithms for both orbit and attitude.
• Perform orbit, attitude, power, and overpass analyses utilizing OSS's current GNC software tool.
• Design software to be modular, efficient, and elegant.
• Write robust and sophisticated unit tests and be good at documentation.

ADCS Subsystem Testing (20%)

• Lead ADCS subsystem tests to support OSS satellite testing. Will include hardware and software tests of externally provided ADCS's and their sensors/actuators.

Business Development (5%)

• Assist in Business Development activities such as writing proposals and conceptual design in collaboration with industry partners.

Required

• BS 2-4 Years, MS 0-2 or HS 8-10
• Knowledge of orbit and attitude dynamics and the space environment
• Experienced in software development (Git preferred)
• Software experience writing software in any language and a willingness to learn new languages
• Excellent technical writing ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite

Preferred

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.