We are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join an innovative team developing advanced electronic systems for space applications. This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone who enjoys taking hardware from concept through to production and test.
Responsibilities
Design and develop electronic hardware for demanding space environments.
Create schematics and support PCB design throughout the full development lifecycle.
Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure successful production and assembly.
Lead board bring-up, debugging, verification and validation activities.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to integrate hardware with embedded systems and FPGA-based designs.
Support hardware testing, troubleshooting and continuous product improvement.
Requirements
Proven experience developing electronics for space applications (essential).
Strong background in PCB design, schematic capture and hardware development.
Experience supporting manufacturing, board bring-up, debugging and testing.
Familiarity with FPGA-based systems, microcontrollers and embedded hardware.
Experience designing low-power electronic systems is highly desirable.
Strong understanding of digital and analogue electronics, with excellent problem-solving skills.
Location
This position is based on-site in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Relocation assistance is available for exceptional candidates.
An innovative space technology company is looking for a GNC Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support the development of next-generation spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control systems.
This role focuses on building high-fidelity spacecraft simulations, evaluating system performance, supporting hardware and software testing, and developing the simulation environment that underpins advanced spacecraft control systems.
You'll work alongside multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop simulation models, analyse mission performance, support software integration, and contribute to cutting-edge spacecraft technologies used in commercial and government missions.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain high-fidelity 6-DOF spacecraft simulation models using MATLAB and Simulink.
Model spacecraft dynamics, environmental disturbances, sensors, and actuators.
Perform mission performance analysis for spacecraft pointing, attitude control, rendezvous and proximity operations, and other mission scenarios.
Support Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) and Model-in-the-Loop (MIL) testing activities.
Analyse simulation results, identify performance limitations, and recommend improvements.
Develop automation tools for Monte Carlo analysis, batch simulations, and post-processing.
Collaborate closely with GNC, software, electrical, and mechanical engineering teams throughout development.
Produce technical documentation and customer-facing analysis reports.
Support proposal work and customer studies through rapid modelling and performance analysis.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
2-5+ years of professional engineering experience in simulation or controls.
Strong MATLAB and Simulink experience, including developing complex simulation models.
Experience building or modifying 6-DOF vehicle simulations.
Strong understanding of rigid-body dynamics and attitude representations, including quaternions, rotation matrices, and Euler angles.
Experience scripting simulation workflows using MATLAB, Python, or similar languages.
Strong analytical and technical communication skills.
US Citizen or Permanent Resident (ITAR/EAR requirements).
Preferred Qualifications
Spacecraft Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) experience.
Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicles, robotics, autonomous systems, aircraft, or other dynamic vehicle simulation.
Experience with attitude estimation techniques such as Kalman Filters, MEKF, or complementary filters.
Familiarity with C/C++ generated from Simulink models.
Experience with SIL/MIL test environments.
Knowledge of modern control theory including LQR, MPC, or robust control methods.
Experience with mission analysis tools such as STK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer.
Previous experience supporting commercial space, defence, or government-funded programmes.
What You'll Receive
Competitive base salary.
Equity opportunity.
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
401(k) with employer contribution.
Paid vacation and holidays.
Flexible working arrangements.
Relocation assistance for qualified candidates.
Opportunity to work on advanced spacecraft technologies supporting commercial and national security missions.
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