GNC Engineer - Sensor Fusion & Estimation

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

We are seeking a Guidance, Navigation, and Controls Senior Engineer to take a key role in the design, development, modeling, integration, and testing of our attitude determination system. The scope includes sensor selection trades, development and testing of mission-critical flight sensing software, system integration of onboard attitude sensors, and supporting tools and testbeds. This is a hands-on role and requires onsite presence at our Saratoga, CA office.

What you will do :

• Analyze and characterize  attitude sensor performance , including processing of raw sensor data, fault detection, outlier rejection, and calibration.
• Design, implement, and tune  attitude   estimation   software  (e.g., Extended Kalman filters) for real-time execution in flight-critical software.
• Build and utilize  software tools  to process and analyze   telemetry for performance assessment, and ground / in-orbit calibrations and verifications.
• Develop, tune, and validate  sensor models  for   use in high-fidelity GNC closed-loop simulations.
• Develop and execute  test procedures  to verify the functionality and performance of sensing hardware and software.
• Develop and operate  hardware   testbeds  to characterize sensor behavior and validate estimation software performance.
• Support sensing system validation during  satellite assembly, integration, and testing  (AIT) campaigns.
• Collaborate  with cross-functional teams to provide domain expertise and support integration efforts.
• Contribute to engineering reviews and generate clear  detailed technical documentation  and test reports.

What you bring to this role :

Bonus points :

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office.  The target base pay for this position is $100,000 - $200,000 annually.  The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in-orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow-ed.

E-Space is not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Why E-Space is right for you :

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success.  Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals.  In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high-growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E-Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well-being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E-Space :