Job Information
University of Colorado Guidance, Navigation, Controls System Pointing & Controls Engineer in Boulder, Colorado
Guidance, Navigation, Controls System Pointing & Controls Engineer
Requisition Number: 63047
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: Research Faculty
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 08-Apr-2025
Date Posted:
Job Summary
LASP is seeking a Guidance, Navigation & Controls (GNC) system engineer for an asteroid exploration mission.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
LASP is a world-renowned space science research institute at the University of Colorado Boulder employing over 700 scientists, engineers, support personnel, and students. The University of Colorado receives more NASA funding than any public university in the country, due in large part to LASP programs. Professional engineers work closely with scientists and assembly technicians in designing and building space flight hardware while helping mentor students as entry-level engineers working on these programs. LASP is particularly proud of a work environment that supports employee creativity and productivity and offers opportunities for diverse experiences and a broad range of responsibilities.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Responsible for the development of the GNC pointing and controls requirements and algorithms.
Responsible for the performance analysis and hardware specifications of the pointing and controls systems.
Responsible for the integration, test and verification of the pointing and controls systems.
Responsible for the development of the products and processes for flight operations.
What You Should Know
- Due to US Export Control restrictions, only US Citizens and Permanent Residents may apply.
What We Can Offer
$114,625.01- $149,095.07.
Eligible for relocation.
Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/benefits) , including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder (https://www.colorado.edu/about) .
Be Statements
Be ambitious. Be groundbreaking. Be Boulder.
What We Require
- Master's degree in aerospace engineering (or equivalent engineering discipline) with 3-6 years' experience or PhD in Aerospace Engineering (or equivalent engineering discipline) with 0-3 years' experience in guidance, navigation, and control.
What You Will Need
Spaceflight control system development and analysis experience with fundamental understanding of controls/structures interactions.
Experience with Python programming, C/C++ programming, dynamical modelling and simulation systems.
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following materials:
Resume/CV.
Cover Letter.
If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until 4/8/25.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/) .
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Guidance-Navigation-Controls-System-Pointing-Controls-Engineer/63047 (https://apptrkr.com/6103863)
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