Spacecraft Attitude Control Systems Engineer

Who We AreAurex is a mission focused aerospace and defense company building the next frontier of deterrence From hypersonics and missile defense to hardened networks and orbital systems we design test and deliver the platforms that turn unproven ideas into battlefield ready capability Born in Huntsville and built for speed Aurex brings together aerospace veterans combat tested operators and forward leaning technologists to solve problems that matter fast We move from whiteboard to warfighter with precision clarity and zero tolerance for fluff Position SummarySeeking an engineer with technical expertise in Spacecraft Attitude Control Systems to support the Vehicle Engineering Branch with the Space and Launch S&L Division S&L provides technical and programmatic support to coordinate and execute acquisition vehicle engineering adjunct payload accommodation and integration test and launch functions for spacecraft and adjunct payloads The position will be located in Chantilly VA and requires an active TSSCI with Polygraph In this role you will be an integral participant in subsystem analysis architecture requirements development and verification of Attitude Control Systems Key areas of focus include control theory systems engineering review of contractor designs and evaluation of operating modes Furthermore this role requires a background in astrodynamics analysis such as orbit design and orbit attitude interaction Key ResponsibilitiesThe following tasks are representative of those that will be accomplished at the request of the customer Knowledge of satellite attitude control algorithms eg Kalman filter based attitude determination Control Moment Gyroscope steering algorithms multi body dynamics controls structures interactionsKnowledge of astrodynamics applications eg orbit determination orbit maintenance orbit designKnowledge of attitude control hardware requirements manufacture and test to include control moment gyroscopes star trackers torque rods thrusters and moving mechanical actuatorsSupport the customer in the design integration and test of the ACS subsystem Review and coordinate on all changes to specifications lCDs and system level requirements documentation for the ACS subsystemProvide expert adviceanalysis on ACS considerations for new satellitepayload developmentsCoordinate with bus development POC S&L subsystem leads branch chiefs and division chiefsProvide technical evaluation of ACS efforts in contractor Engineering Change Proposals ECPsldentify and assess emerging risks; develop and evaluate proposed burn down plansProvide expert adviceanalysis on accommodation considerations for new satellitepayload developmentsReview prime contractor readiness to proceed into spacecraft manufacturing and testSupport factory integration and test activities as neededProvide support to launch and satellite on orbit test as neededAttend contractor milestone reviews eg PDR CDR pre test pre ship and other meetings to provide technically based recommendations regarding satisfaction of review entrance and exit criteriaAttend system level design reviews and program management reviews to assess design maturity requirements compliance and to provide informed technical recommendations to the USGAttend Vehicle Engineering branch meetings Support the customer in the review of financial and earned value reportsDevelop productive relationships with prime contractor counterparts functional counterparts and other spacecraft subsystem subject matter expertsQualifications Active TSSCI with PolygraphBachelors Degree in Aerospace Astronautical or Mechanical Engineering10 15 years professional experienceExperience in the design & integration of satellite buses Knowledgeable of launch & flight operations of space vehiclesWorking knowledge of control theory reaction wheelcontrol moment gyro star sensortracker inertial reference unitssensors sun sensor magnetic torque rod GPS receiver and control algorithm development Strong understanding of attitude control related hardwareIn depth knowledge of MatlabSimulink STK and PythonKnowledge of NASTRAN useful How You Will Be RewardedThe salary range for this role is 180000 220000 annually We offer a comprehensive total rewards approach to compensation providing incentives and benefits that extend far beyond the base salary Compensation is determined by the candidates work experience education training and relevant skills We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support our employees health well being and professional growth Aurex is an Equal Opportunity Employer It prohibits discrimination retaliation or any type of harassment on the basis of race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age veteran status citizenship immigration status or any other legally protected status in employment including in hiring firing and recruiting decisions All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at Aurex There may be limited circumstances in which a law regulation executive order or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would Aurex require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law regulation executive order or government contractual obligation For all other positions Aurex does not consider an applicants citizenship but only requires the applicant to be authorized to work lawfully in the United States If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the US government to access export controlled items any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment which is separate from the I 9 process for that specific position A background check will be required prior to any hire Elevate your career by joining the Aurex Platform a leader in aerospace innovation