Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack - GRC
Vanta$175,000 - $240,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, SpaceIndustries
Requirements
- Experience with GNC actuator or sensor sizing, selection, and system design
- Experience with implementing attitude control and/or estimation algorithms on spacecraft
- Experience with verification and validation of GNC flight software in an integrated environment, leveraging 6-DOF simulation and HITL testing
- Experience with Python, Julia, C/C++, or Matlab for algorithm development, implementation, and simulation
Responsibilities
- Work with other engineering leads to develop and validate a novel high level vehicle architecture
- Develop novel algorithms for precise pointing of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond
- Develop novel slewing algorithms of very large, flexible structures in earth orbit and beyond
- Develop simulation and modeling tools to support vehicle and GNC trade studies. This includes mission design, controls analysis, and 6-DOF simulation development
- Contribute to building the GNC organization by recruiting, hiring, and mentoring other engineers
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What does a Senior GNC Engineer do in the first 3 months?
You will support the development of the control infrastructure, from discrete filter design in the time domain to thorough analysis in the frequency domain, and support the development of autonomous orbit raise for a vehicle to MEO and the associated navigation.
What are the key responsibilities of this role?
Responsibilities include working with engineering leads to develop and validate high-level vehicle architecture, developing novel algorithms for precise pointing and slewing of large flexible structures, and developing simulation and modeling tools for vehicle and GNC trade studies.
What is the company culture like at K2 Space?
K2 Space is a fast-paced Series B space startup where motivated individuals thrive, with a team focused on building large, high-powered satellites to develop the solar system.
Is this position remote or onsite?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What salary or compensation does this role offer?
This information is not specified in the job description.
K2 Space
Manufactures cost-effective high-capability satellite buses
About K2 Space
K2 Space manufactures and sells satellite buses, which are the main structures and systems of satellites, excluding the payload. Their products allow clients to create customized satellites for various missions, including scientific research, commercial communication, and defense. K2 Space's approach breaks the traditional link between satellite size and cost, enabling the deployment of large, high-capability satellites at lower prices. This is achieved by leveraging advanced satellite technology and a team with experience from top aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin. K2 Space aims to make space missions more accessible by providing affordable satellite solutions, thus expanding opportunities for exploration and development in the aerospace sector.
West Hollywood, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2022Year Founded
$66.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Company Equity
Risks
Increased competition from established companies like SpaceX threatens K2 Space's market share.
Reliance on venture capital funding may lead to financial instability if interest wanes.
Potential delays in launching their first Mega satellite could impact reputation and trust.
Differentiation
K2 Space offers high-capability satellite buses at a fraction of traditional costs.
The company breaks the historical correlation between satellite mass and cost.
K2 Space's team includes veterans from leading aerospace companies like SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Upsides
K2 Space secured a $60M contract from the U.S. Space Force for satellite missions.
The company raised $50M to build Mega Class satellites, boosting its financial position.
Growing demand for satellite-based internet services expands K2 Space's market reach.
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