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GNC Software Engineer in USA new

  • Xona Space Systems
  • Full time
  • Email
  • Burlingame, CA

Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate GNC algorithms using model-based development processes.
  • Implement state machines and FDIR logic for robust autonomous operations.
  • Develop and maintain GNC software interfaces within the flight-software architecture.
  • Design, implement, and maintain SIL/HIL test campaigns to validate GNC performance and reliability.
  • Develop unit and regression tests and debug software in simulation or embedded environments.
  • Collaborate with simulation, hardware, and Flight Software teams on end-to-end GNC integration and validation.

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of professional experience developing GNC software for spacecraft, UAVs, or other autonomous platforms.
  • Hands-on experience implementing and testing estimators, controllers, and state machines.
  • Experience with model-based software development and automatic code generation using MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.
  • Experience developing unit tests, regression tests, and debugging software in simulation or embedded environments.
  • Proficiency with Git and Linux-based development environments.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering.
  • Preferred: experience with FDIR, autonomous mode management, SIL/HIL simulation, CI/CD pipelines, automated software testing, and spacecraft ADCS.

Salary: $165k - $190k/yr

Xona Space Systems

Xona Space Systems builds a low Earth orbit positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) satellite constellation, branded Pulsar, to deliver centimeter-level accuracy and secure timing to devices and infrastructure worldwide. The company provides PNT signals and integrations for sectors such as auto...

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