Guidance, Navigation, Controls System Pointing & Controls Engineer
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Job Summary
LASP is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) system engineer for an asteroid exploration mission.
Who We Are
LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder employing over 700 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students. The University of Colorado receives more NASA funding than any public university in the country, due in large part to LASP programs. Professional engineers work closely with scientists and assembly technicians in designing and building space flight hardware while helping mentor students as entry-level engineers working on these programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
- Responsible for the development of the GNC pointing and controls requirements and algorithms.
- Responsible for the performance analysis and hardware specifications of the pointing and controls systems.
- Responsible for the integration, test and verification of the pointing and controls systems.
- Responsible for the development of the products and processes for flight operations.
What You Should Know
- Due to US Export Control restrictions, only US Citizens and Permanent Residents may apply.
What We Can Offer
- $114,625.01- $149,095.07.
- Eligible for relocation.
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What We Require
- Master’s degree in aerospace engineering (or equivalent engineering discipline) with 3-6 years’ experience or PhD in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent engineering discipline) with 0-3 years’ experience in guidance, navigation, and control.
What You Will Need
- Spaceflight control system development and analysis experience with fundamental understanding of controls/structures interactions.
- Experience with Python programming, C/C++ programming, dynamical modelling and simulation systems.
What We Would Like You to Have
- Experience with Basilisk astrodynamics simulation framework.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
- Resume/CV.
- Cover Letter.
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 4/15/25.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu