What are the responsibilities and job description for the GNC Software Engineer position at Turion Space?
GNC Software Engineer
Department : Space Mobility R&D
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Irvine, California
Compensation : $120,000 - $160,000 / year
Description
Introduction -
At Turion Space, you'll be part of an innovative team developing next-generation guidance, navigation, and control systems for spacecraft. We're pushing the boundaries of autonomous orbital operations through advanced mission planning, precise trajectory optimization, and robust control algorithms. You'll work on challenging problems in orbital mechanics, implement and validate mission-critical GNC algorithms, and help shape the future of autonomous space operations. UNLEASH HUMANITY'S GALACTIC POTENTIAL.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement GNC algorithms for autonomous spacecraft operations, including orbit determination, trajectory optimization, and attitude control systems.
- Develop mission planning software incorporating orbital dynamics, propulsion constraints, and mission objectives to create optimal flight paths and maneuver plans.
- Create high-performance propagators and orbital analysis tools using modern software engineering practices and efficient numerical methods.
- Build and maintain verification frameworks for flight software, ensuring algorithmic correctness through rigorous testing and validation procedures.
- Collaborate with mission operations to analyze flight data, improve algorithm performance, and enhance system reliability.
- Develop and maintain simulation environments for testing GNC algorithms and validating mission scenarios.
- Implement SITL / HILS test systems to validate GNC performance in realistic conditions
Qualifications
3 years of experience in spacecraft GNC systems or related field.
Experience with modern GNC software development practices, including version control, continuous integration, automated testing, and V&V.
Experience with GPU acceleration for numerical computations.
ITAR Requirements :
Benefits
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000
