Muon Space

Spacecraft ADCS Engineer

Mountain View, CA, United States

$200-230k

Full Time

an hour ago

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Job description

Muon seeks a talented Spacecraft ADCS engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate can go both deep and broad across the control system analysis and design process; with a “systems mindset” they would be a multiplier when collaborating with other disciplines to arrive at an elegant, best-fit spacecraft design.

Location: The position will be located on-site at our headquarters in Mountain View, CA.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the modular, multi-mission spacecraft ADCS subsystem design
Design and implement guidance & control algorithms in an embedded C++ environment
Define requirements for ADCS subsystem

Develop pointing and agility budgets to meet mission targeting, geolocation and stability requirements
Run simulations to evaluate expected on-orbit performance

Guide GNC hardware procurement and internal development projects

Size and select ADCS sensors and actuators, performing make-vs-buy trades as needed

Develop ground-processing algorithms for dynamic tasking of remote sensing spacecraft
Guide the development of ground-processing algorithms for sensor calibration
Guide the development of an offline geolocation processing pipeline to unlock optimal pointing knowledge
Guide the development of ADCS component emulators in Muon’s integrated systems modeling environments
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to validate hardware systems at both the unit level and spacecraft level
Design the ADCS verification and validation approach for the spacecraft and acceptance tests for components

Qualifications

Software skills in C, C++
Knowledge of control and optimization theory
Expertise in common numerical programming environments (Python, Julia - preferred, MATLAB)
Familiarity with ADCS design/simulation for spacecraft systems
Experience running dynamics simulations for spacecraft
Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week

Nice-to-have Skills

Experience as a systems engineer for spacecraft
Experience with spacecraft flight operations
Hands-on experience building test setups for ADCS components

Salary Range

The salary range for this role is [$200k-$230k] and will depend on a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.

About Muon Space

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Taking Care of Our Team

At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, we provide equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.