GNC Engineer – Sensor Fusion & Estimation at E-Space

Saratoga, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, Space, SatelliteIndustries

Requirements

  • BS +5 years / MS +3 years / PhD +1 year in Aerospace Engineering, Electronics, Robotics, or equivalent, with relevant professional experience
  • Direct experience deriving sensing algorithms from first principles, including estimators (Kalman filters) and other sensing fusion and fault detection algorithms
  • Proven end-to-end ownership of a sensing system – from design and implementation to tuning, testing, delivery for mission-critical applications
  • Hands-on experience with sensor drivers and communication protocols, e.g., UART, SPI, I2C and CAN
  • Experience building hardware testbeds using Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Pixhawk or other micro-controllers
  • Familiarity with multi-sensor systems, including combinations of IMUs, magnetometers, GPS/GNSS, Earth sensors, sun sensors, and star trackers
  • Familiarity with structured verification and validation processes for critical applications
  • Proficient in C/C++, Matlab/Simulink, and Python
  • Strong initiative, with excellent teamwork, communication, and documentation skills; comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and tune attitude sensor processing software, including estimators and fault detection algorithms for real-time execution in flight-critical software
  • Build and utilize software tools to process and analyze telemetry for performance assessment, and ground/in-orbit calibrations and verifications
  • Develop and execute test procedures to verify the functionality and performance of sensing hardware and software
  • Develop and validate sensor models for use in high-fidelity GNC closed-loop simulations
  • Develop and operate hardware testbeds to characterize sensor behavior and validate estimation software performance
  • Support sensing system validation during satellite assembly, integration, and testing (AIT) campaigns
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide domain expertise and support integration efforts
  • Contribute to engineering reviews and generate clear detailed technical documentation and test reports

Skills

GNC
Sensor Fusion
Estimation Algorithms
Fault Detection
Telemetry Processing
Sensor Modeling
Closed-Loop Simulations
Hardware Testbeds
Flight Software
Real-Time Software
Attitude Determination

E-Space

Deploys satellite systems for data insights

About E-Space

E-Space focuses on deploying small, easy-to-install devices that can be tracked and connected globally. Their main product, the E-Space LEO platform, utilizes Artificial Intelligence to enhance data transmission from these devices, providing insights and automation that improve upon traditional IoT capabilities. E-Space differentiates itself by redesigning spacecraft and satellite systems to lower costs, making space technology more accessible to a wide range of clients, including governments and businesses. The company is dedicated to sustainable practices and aims to lead in the development of environmentally friendly satellite constellations, using the data from their systems to inform decisions that protect the planet. Their revenue model is based on selling satellite systems and the data services derived from them.

Toulouse, FranceHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$48.6MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Social Impact, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salaries
Continuous learning and development
Health and wellness care options
Financial solutions for the future
Optional legal services
Paid holidays
Paid time off

Risks

European startups in space tech pose competition, challenging E-Space's market position.
Integration of 5G NTN source code may lead to intellectual property disputes.
Expansion into Bahrain may face regulatory hurdles impacting satellite IoT service deployment.

Differentiation

E-Space offers a sustainable LEO satellite network for real-time communications and IoT services.
Their AIoT platform optimizes data for actionable insights, surpassing traditional IoT capabilities.
E-Space's redesign of satellite systems significantly reduces costs, making space tech more accessible.

Upsides

Integration of 5G NTN tech enhances E-Space's satellite payloads and connectivity solutions.
Partnership with Beyon aligns with Bahrain's Vision 2030, opening Middle East markets.
Expansion into Arlington aligns with economic incentives, enhancing U.S. operational base.

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