Satellite GNC Engineer - Arcfield

Overview:

Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S. government and its allies. The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation’s most critical national security missions. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers’ missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Responsibilities:

Orion Space Solutions (an Arcfield company) was born out of the vision for applying fundamental space physics knowledge to address real-world problems. Founded in 2005, and based in Louisville, Colorado, Orion Space Solutions is a leader in the “New Space” small satellite industry. We leverage our scientific and engineering expertise to develop unique solutions to address complex space physics challenges, including instrumentation, modeling capabilities, and data analytics; Orion Space Solutions turns science into data, data into knowledge. We are scientists, researchers, engineers and business people dedicated to solving global problems that affect how people live, work and play on our planet and in space through applied science backed by empirical knowledge. If you want to be part of a highly collaborative team, work in an amazing environment surrounded by the best and the brightest, solving BIG problems for our planet, read on.

 

This Opportunity

Due to our growing success, we are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and dynamic Satellite GNC Software Engineer to join our team at our headquarters in Louisville, Colorado to support several new and exciting GNC software projects. The ideal candidate enjoys writing new GNC algorithms and is fervent on good software practices. They should be comfortable with Python and C++, but experience with and willingness to learn other languages is preferred (e.g., Julia). The candidate must have experience in orbit and attitude software simulations and common perturbation modeling. Experience or a theoretical basis in spacecraft formation flying would be a plus. This role also includes the opportunity to work on satellite mission planning, ADCS subsystem testing, and satellite data analysis. Because we are a smaller company, there is the opportunity to work on a diverse number of projects that match your interests at any given time.

 

Your Impact

GNC Software Development (75%)

• Lead the development of new GNC algorithms to integrate with OSS’s current GNC software framework
  • May include formation flying, controls, estimation, or guidance algorithms for both orbit and attitude.
• Perform orbit, attitude, power, and overpass analyses utilizing OSS’s current GNC software tool.
• Design software to be modular, efficient, and elegant.
• Write robust and sophisticated unit tests and be good at documentation.

ADCS Subsystem Testing (20%)

• Lead ADCS subsystem tests to support OSS satellite testing. Will include hardware and software tests of externally provided ADCS’s and their sensors/actuators.

Business Development (5%)

• Assist in Business Development activities such as writing proposals and conceptual design in collaboration with industry partners.

Qualifications:

Required

• Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 8 - 10 yrs. of experience, or a Master's with 6 - 8 yrs. of experience.
• Knowledge of orbit and attitude dynamics and the space environment
• Experienced in software development (Git preferred)
• Software experience with C/C++ and Python
• Excellent technical writing ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software suite

Preferred

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Equal Pay Act:This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.Min: $98,820.17Max: $171,829.10EEO Statement:

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.