Blue Canyon Technologies (BCT) is leading the way in the New Space
revolution! Our state-of-the-art systems are currently on missions from low
Earth orbit to the Moon, near earth asteroids, and to Mars. We create
high-reliability spacecraft with significantly greater performance, much
smaller size and at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We
are involved in a wide range of projects for academic, commercial, and
government applications. Join our innovative and dynamic company, as we
build the small spacecraft of the future.
Position Purpose: The Senior GN&C Engineer has full GN&C subsystem
responsibility for multiple space missions, including all program phases
from new business development through on-orbit operations. The Senior GN&C
Engineer will lead development of new and improved capabilities, features,
and infrastructure of the GN&C subsystem.
Title: Senior Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GN&C) Engineer
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Range: $100,000 - $185,000
(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge,
skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment
with market data.)
Location: Lafayette, CO
Benefits:
100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your
dependents effective the first of the month following hire date
Life insurance
401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)
Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick
time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave
Job Responsibilities:
Design, analyze, test, and deploy GN&C subsystems for small spacecraft
ranging from CubeSat (10 cm square) to ESPA-class (24 x 28 x 38
inches), deployed in LEO, GEO, lunar, deep space, and other orbits
Develop new GN&C technologies to support customer needs and BCT strategic
goals
Lead continued evolution of certain GN&C processes and tools/infrastructure
Lead certain GN&C hardware selection and performance details
Participate in all mission phases including new business development, design
reviews, software and hardware-level test, on-orbit commissioning and operation
Provide guidance and mentoring to younger engineers
May include personnel management responsibilities
Other responsibilities as assigned
Required Qualifications/Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related Engineering discipline and at
least 7 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of systems integration and testing experience with MATLAB/Simulink
Ability to rapidly work with minimal supervision on projects involving both
small and large engineering teams.
Experience with running 6-DOF simulation
Must be able to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with
emphasis on rapid prototyping and fielding of capabilities.
Experience with configuration management and issue tracking tools
Capability to independently develop new GN&C technology
Comprehensive knowledge of spacecraft GN&C, ranging from orbital
mechanics, spacecraft sensors and actuators, and attitude dynamics and controls
Knowledge of spacecraft GN&C testing best practices
Practical experience working with orbital vehicles or autonomous systems,
embedded software, and algorithmic design
Experience with C and Ruby languages
Experience with Model Based Design and auto-coding
Previous experience with small satellites, especially small satellite GN&C
Experience with simulator/hardware test development and execution, as well
as mission operations is a plus
Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education
Working Conditions:
This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a
manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as
computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax
machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days
from the date the notice was posted. However, factors suc as candidate
flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the applicatio
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties
of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of
time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and
walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the
ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move
objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job
which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,