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Tyvak Nano-Satellite Systems Inc., a Terran Orbital company, is seeking an experienced GNC (Guidance Navigation & Controls) Software Engineer in our headquarters in Irvine, CA. In this role, the candidate will join a collaborative team to develop innovative satellite vehicle solutions for multiple projects. The GNC Software Engineer will be responsible for a wide range of analysis, software, hardware, test, integration, and documentation in a fast-paced environment.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build and maintain hardware-in-the-loop test setups for real-time 6-DOF simulation of spacecraft for evaluation and testing of GNC algorithms

Design emulators for spacecraft sensors, actuators and other hardware that run on real-time systems

Build and run hardware unit test to validate integration with GNC code

Work closely with both the GNC and FSW teams to integrate GNC algorithms into simple, reliable, and fault tolerant software

Review on-orbit and simulation telemetry to identify software bugs and areas to improve GNC algorithms

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

BS in Aero, EE, CS or Mechatronics

Demonstrated C/C++ programming experience

Excellent at debugging both hardware and software issues

Hands on experience with lab equipment (o-scope, multimeter, power supply, function generator, data acquisition systems, etc)

Familiarity with communication protocols such as RS422, RS485, I2C, SPI, etc

Experience with Linux

Passion for the NewSpace industry

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

ADDITIONAL DIFFERENTIATORS:

Hands on experience with small satellites, robotic systems, or similar

Theoretical understanding of spacecraft dynamics and controls

Matlab/Simulink, Simulink Realtime, Autocoding

Python/Bash/Javascrip

GIT/SVN experience

Ability to solder and make cables

Benefits:

Employee Equity Incentive Program

Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(K) Match

Unlimited PTO

Cross-training and professional development opportunities

The comp range for these are going to be 110-185K plus equity equal valuation RSUs equal to base salary