Louisville, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · On-site
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Louisville, Colorado, United States · Hybrid
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Lead the architecture and development of relative-navigation, guidance, and control algorithms for autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO). Define the technical direction for spacecraft docking, safety-critical trajectory logic, and the overall verification and validation strategy.
Requires a degree in engineering or a computational field with 5 to 12+ years of experience in high-reliability aerospace software. Must be a U.S. person capable of obtaining a Top Secret clearance and proficient in C++ and Python.
Overview
OSS is seeking a Principal Navigation, Guidance & Control (NG&C) Engineer to own the relative-navigation, guidance, and control algorithm architecture for a complex autonomous rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) mission involving a cooperative, docking-ready target. This is a senior technical leadership role you will set the technical direction for how our spacecraft safely approaches, holds relative to, and docks with its target, define the supporting verification and validation strategy, and serve as the GN&C technical authority in design reviews.
You will work primarily in Python and C++ (experience with or willingness to learn Julia is a plus) and should be fluent in orbit and attitude dynamics, relative orbital mechanics, and estimation and control theory. Because OSS is a smaller, fast-moving company, the role also offers the opportunity to contribute across mission planning, high-fidelity orbit propagation, ADCS and propulsion subsystem work, and new business pursuits — but the core of this position is leading RPO algorithm development.
Key Responsibilities
Rendezvous & Proximity Operations (RPO) Algorithm Leadership:
Technical Leadership
Contributing Areas
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.
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Arcfield was purpose-built to protect the nation and its allies through innovations in systems engineering and integration, space and mission launch assurance, cybersecurity and conventional and hypersonic missile support. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA with 16 offices in the U.S. and Canada, Arcfield employs more than 2,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists and other professionals. The company has more than 65 years of collective proven experience supporting missions in cyber and space defense, hypersonic and nuclear deterrence, and warfighter readiness.
Offices: 14295 Park Meadow Dr, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, US
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