ID | 2024-5390 | Category | Engineering | Position Type | Regular Full-Time | Telecommute Options | Flexible for occasional telework - must be local to work location |
Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S. government and its allies. The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation's most critical national security missions. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers' missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR. Visit arcfield.com for more details.
Orion Space Solutions (an Arcfield company) was born out of the vision for applying fundamental space physics knowledge to address real-world problems. Founded in 2005, and based in Louisville, Colorado, Orion Space Solutions is a leader in the "New Space" small satellite industry. We leverage our scientific and engineering expertise to develop unique solutions to address complex space physics challenges, including instrumentation, modeling capabilities, and data analytics; Orion Space Solutions turns science into data, data into knowledge. We are scientists, researchers, engineers and business people dedicated to solving global problems that affect how people live, work and play on our planet and in space through applied science backed by empirical knowledge. If you want to be part of a highly collaborative team, work in an amazing environment surrounded by the best and the brightest, solving BIG problems for our planet, read on.
This Opportunity
Due to our growing success, we are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and dynamic Satellite GNC Software Engineer to join our team at our headquarters in Louisville, Colorado to support several new and exciting GNC software projects. The ideal candidate enjoys writing new GNC algorithms and is fervent on good software practices. They should be comfortable with Python and C++, but experience with and willingness to learn other languages is preferred (e.g., Julia). The candidate must have experience in orbit and attitude software simulations and common perturbation modeling. Experience or a theoretical basis in spacecraft formation flying would be a plus. This role also includes the opportunity to work on satellite mission planning, ADCS subsystem testing, and satellite data analysis. Because we are a smaller company, there is the opportunity to work on a diverse number of projects that match your interests at any given time.
Your Impact
GNC Software Development (75%)
ADCS Subsystem Testing (20%)
Business Development (5%)
Required
Preferred
EEO
Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.