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posted 29 days ago
Full-time - Senior
Falls Church, VA
About the position
As an ADCS Engineer at Lynk, you will be responsible for the analysis, design, implementation, optimization, and enhancement of spacecraft attitude determination and control systems for satellites. This role involves working across various engineering domains, including electrical, mechanical, and software engineering, to evolve Lynk's spacecraft ADCS architecture and ensure effective performance of the satellite constellation.
Responsibilities
- Evolve Lynk's spacecraft ADCS architecture including components and systems for attitude measurements.
- Define Concept of Operations for the spacecraft attitude determination and control system.
- Interface with Systems Engineering team to inform constellation/network architecture based on ADCS performance.
- Support development of the 6 DOF simulation for ADCS evaluation.
- Perform analyses to determine spacecraft ADCS component performance requirements.
- Specify, evaluate, and select spacecraft attitude determination sensors and actuators.
- Determine sensor and actuator types, number, and placement on spacecraft.
- Design and implement algorithms and software for pointing modes and attitude control scenarios.
- Develop Concept of Operations for ground and space system operations.
- Perform integration and testing of spacecraft ADCS components and software.
- Design and plan payload testing configurations for ADCS performance testing.
- Support spacecraft integration, testing, and delivery to launch partners.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for spacecraft ADCS architecture.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree (or better) in physics, engineering, or related field.
- 10+ years of experience with spacecraft attitude determination and/or control systems.
- Recent participation in projects developing space hardware and software.
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with spacecraft attitude determination and control system components.
- In-depth knowledge of flight guidance navigation and control systems and software is a huge plus.
- In-depth knowledge of spacecraft propulsion systems and trajectory planning is a huge plus.
- Programming proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., C++, C, Python, MATLAB).
- Proficient in working with Linux based systems.
- Hands-on experience with programming microcontrollers is desired.
- Must be good with computers and capable with Microsoft Office.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with guidance navigation and control (GNC) systems.
- Familiarity with spacecraft propulsion systems.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Free food & snacks
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Relocation bonus
- Stock options plan
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
