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Job Title: Satellite Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) EngineerJob Description

We are thrilled to present an opportunity for a Satellite Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Engineer to join a dynamic satellite design team in Herndon, VA. This team is renowned for delivering innovative, cutting-edge security solutions to the United States Government, focusing on spacecraft payload and system development, ground control and operational software, embedded software, and unique cyber capabilities.

Responsibilities

+ Function in an advisory or leadership role, participating in the planning and oversight of engineering problem resolution and implementation.

+ Evaluate the integration of engineering solutions within the overall environment, overseeing documentation, testing, maintenance, and updates.

+ Communicate with engineering professionals, solution users, and management throughout the development cycle, representing the company as a prime technical contact.

+ Advise or direct the activities of assigned projects or programs to achieve technical objectives.

+ Develop guidance, navigation, and control (GN&C) algorithms for satellite missions.

+ Responsible for Rendezvous and Proximity Operations system design, implementation, simulation, and testing.

+ Establish, maintain, and execute satellite attitude control simulation software.

+ Analyze the stability and robustness of guidance and control algorithms using control theory and Monte Carlo simulations.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD in engineering or related technical discipline.

+ Fifteen or more years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, thirteen or more years with a master’s degree, or ten or more years with a PhD.

+ Extensive technical expertise in engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice.

+ Project and/or program leadership experience, including organizing, planning, scheduling, and coordinating workloads.

+ Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

+ Experience in satellite attitude and orbit control systems.

+ Experience with Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology in satellite systems.

+ Experience with physics-based modeling of dynamic systems and Monte Carlo simulation analysis.

+ Proficiency in developing software in C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with STK and harness design.

Work Environment

Join a team that is at the forefront of high-technology systems development, with a focus on electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. The work environment is centered on designing and manufacturing specialized products and integrated system solutions supporting defense, industrial, and commercial applications worldwide.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $180000.00 - $230000.00/yr.

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401(k), etc.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Herndon,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.