GNC Hardware Engineer

2 нед. назад

СШАHybrid

simulationtestinghardware-in-the-loopsystems integrationvendor management

Spacecraft Attitude Control System (GNC) hardware engineer working on sensor and actuator evaluation, testing, and integration in a hybrid role in Mountain View, CA.

О компании

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA

Обязанности

Muon seeks a talented Spacecraft Attitude Control System (ACS) AKA Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) hardware engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience or is excited to work with attitude sensors and actuators from component sizing analysis through build-vs-buy decisions, integration, testing, and on-orbit support.
This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our Mountain View, CA office three days per week.
Evaluate GNC sensor and actuator trade space to meet power, cost, performance, and ConOps requirements
Characterize GNC hardware performance and interactions with other systems, like software, electrical, and thermal
Build, validate and improve simulation models of GNC components
Perform trade studies to inform sensor and actuator configuration on the spacecraft
Define and execute test plans for design verification, qualification testing, and acceptance testing, at the standalone component level and integrated system level
Work with the Supply Chain team to manage vendor interactions and ensure products are delivered on schedule and with the expected performance
Work with the integration and hardware teams on system integration
Monitor the performance of GNC hardware on orbit and support anomaly resolution, participating with on-call rotations as needed
Support hardware-in-the-loop test planning, execution, and validation
Keep up to date on the state of the art of the industry

Требования

Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or applied physics, or equivalent years of experience hands-on with GNC hardware
Familiarity with common models of spacecraft attitude sensors and actuators
No work experience is explicitly required; the role will include more autonomy and responsibility with more experience
Availability to work in our San Jose location
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

Будет плюсом

A passion for shipping real products quickly
A commitment to keeping complexity as low as possible
Hands-on experience building mechatronics projects that work
A track record of writing code that others enjoy reading

Условия

The salary range for this role is $157,000 - $179,000 , plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.