GNC Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

GNC Engineer (Aerospace): Technical design, test, deployment, and operation of Guidance Navigation and Control platforms for spacecraft with an accent on attitude determination, orbital control, and simulation tools. Focus on developing algorithms, maintaining SIL/HIL frameworks, analyzing stability and controller performance for flexible spacecraft, and ensuring reliability under low-earth orbit conditions.

Toronto, Ontario / Hybrid

Salary: 100,622–150,622 CAD

Company

Leading provider of real-time Internet access for space-based assets, operating the first commercial optical data relay constellation with 33 satellites launched to date.

What you will do

• Design and analysis of attitude determination and control systems and supporting tools
• Scope capabilities and requirements for the GNC system
• Maintain Software in the Loop and Hardware in the Loop frameworks
• Maintain analysis tools
• Accommodate sensors and actuators to meet project objectives
• Analyze platform stability for low jitter in line-of-sight instruments
• Analyze controller performance of flexible spacecraft
• Conduct various first principles derived analyses

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (physics, electrical, mechanical, aerospace engineering)
• 3-6 years of relevant experience
• Strong understanding of aerospace and engineering fundamentals
• Strong understanding of spacecraft control and determination
• Experience developing and maintaining software and hardware in the loop test setups
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, classical dynamics, and low-earth orbit environment
• Experience with flexible body control, orbital maneuvering, sensor filtering, fault management, software development, navigation filtering
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven atmosphere
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation with robust equity plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance including dependents
• Unlimited vacation, supportive parental leave, company-wide holiday shutdown
• Semi-annual company-wide parties and frequent in-office team events
• Relocation packages available for approved roles
• $1,500 annual professional development fund
• Fully stocked Toronto office kitchen with snacks, drinks, games
• Town Halls, Celebration Calls, and company-wide events