Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer - Associate (Winter 2025) San Francisco

Company: Tbwa Chiat/Day Inc
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 28, 2025

Job Description:

Guidance, Navigation, and Control Engineer - Associate (Winter 2025)As a team, we've launched five satellites into orbit, signed ten commercial deals worth over $1 billion in revenue, raised over $750 million from top global investors, and recruited a team of over 400 world-class engineers. We all work out of our (legendary) San Francisco office, which was once used to build ships during the World Wars.Our satellites, which operate from geostationary orbit (GEO), weigh only 400 kg and utilize a proprietary software-defined radio payload. Each satellite can connect over two million people, and we're very excited for the impact we'll soon have in the Philippines, Peru, Mexico, and more!Backed by substantial funding and a passionate, collaborative team, we offer a rewarding work environment where you'll learn and make a significant impact, no matter where you are in your career.Guidance, Navigation, and Control - AssociateAssociate programs at Astranis typically last for twelve weeks, and are salaried roles designed for students who are currently enrolled in, beginning, or returning to a graduate program after their Associate program.As an Associate, you will have an amazing opportunity to work on hard problems - we pride ourselves on giving everyone at Astranis a chance to do meaningful work on challenging projects, no matter their seniority. Many past interns have designed and tested hardware/software that is heading to space on our first satellite, and many of them are now full-time employees at Astranis.If you have not already graduated from a four-year university, please apply to our internship program.Role

• Work with the Guidance, Navigation, and Control team to design, build, and test satellite software and hardware.Requirements
  • Currently hold a B.S. and have plans to pursue an M.S. in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, CS, physics) with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft design.
  • Familiarity with control theory and/or estimation methods.
  • Experience with Python and/or C/C++.
  • Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test software and/or hardware from scratch.
  • U.S. Citizenship or Green Card.Bonus
    • Familiarity with spacecraft design.
    • Experience with low thrust trajectories.The base salary for this position is $1,750 per week.U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.Apply for this job* indicates a required fieldFirst Name *Last Name *Email *Phone *Resume/CV *EducationSchool Select...Degree Select...Start date yearEnd date month Select...End date yearAstranis complies with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, therefore will you state which of the following applies to you: * Select...What is the most impressive thing you have ever accomplished? *Please describe your experience with Python and C++. *Are you enrolled in, returning to, or beginning your graduate program after concluding your program with Astranis? * Select...Please confirm the season you are applying for. * Select...When are you able to join Astranis as an intern/associate? (12 week minimum) *What is your preferred end date for the internship/associate program? *At Astranis, we value in-person collaboration and a strong work ethic. Are you comfortable with working onsite at our San Francisco HQ 5 days a week and commit to 55 hours per week? * Select...How did you hear about Astranis? *LinkedIn Profile
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