Director – Avionics, GNC & Electronics
California, United States of America
Full Time
3 hours ago
$206,673 - $305,566 USD
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About this role
Role Overview
- Lead GN&C development team including GN&C Software/Algorithm development, 6 DOF simulation, sensor selection (star trackers, sun sensors, GPS, IMUs), reaction wheel sizing and selection, GN&C analysis and architecture, and flight autonomy
- Manage the technical team of experienced GN&C analysts, system engineers, software, and hardware engineers
- Responsible for cost & schedule execution, vendor selection and vendor management
- Lead GN&C HIL support and support integration of algorithms into flight SW
- Lead and perform analyses, simulations, and tests (including component and hardware-in-the-loop) to verify component and subsystem specifications and requirements
- Lead development of verification and validation plans to ensure software and hardware components, and the integrated subsystem will perform as specified to meet system and subsystem requirements
- Provide technical direction and oversight to development of sensor solutions by suppliers
- Manage technical risks for the GN&C subsystem, develop and execute mitigation plans
- Support the project manager for updates to schedule, resources, cost, and risks
- Lead subsystem gated reviews, and support program reviews
- Lead on-vehicle functional testing and flight demonstration testing of the GN&C subsystem
Requirements
- B.S. degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical engineering or related disciplines
- At least 10 years of design experience
- Experience in development and analysis of GN&C algorithms
- Experience in leading the full development lifecycle of a GN&C subsystem on at least one aerospace program
- Experience in managing technical teams
- Solid system engineering and configuration management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized and capable of planning and guiding complex technical work
- Ability to execute in a dynamic, fast-paced, and driven work environment
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Up to four (4) weeks paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays