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Lead development and architecture of navigation subsystems (precise positioning, orbit determination, clock estimation, atmospheric modeling, integrity monitoring), mentor engineers, and translate algorithms into flight-ready software and interfaces with payload and systems engineering.

Design and implement high-performance signal-processing solutions for LEO PNT satellite systems, focusing on FPGA optimization, DSP algorithms, and hardware integration.

Design, develop, and integrate electrical subsystems and PCBAs for satellite payloads. Own schematic-to-layout workflows, perform lab bring-up, troubleshooting, and system-level integration and testing. Capture requirements, run trade studies, document interfaces, and mentor teammates while improving design practices and reliability methods for space hardware.

Lead architecture and detailed design of high-voltage power electronics for satellite propulsion from concept through flight qualification. Responsibilities include DC-DC converter and control electronics design, component selection/qualification, analysis for electrical/thermal/radiation environments, prototyping, test plan development, troubleshooting, spacecraft integration, and supporting manufacturability and production.

Design and implement algorithms for orbit controls including orbit determination, station-keeping, maneuver execution, and analysis to ensure spacecraft efficiency and safety.

Develop production-grade software for a satellite communication system, focusing on cybersecurity and cryptography. Implement cryptographic modules, defensive programming techniques, and lead ground software development.

Design and deliver the spacecraft S-Band TT&C radio end-to-end: architecture, schematic and PCB layout, link budgets, EMI/EMC compliance, testing, bring-up, debugging, and cross-functional integration for spaceflight.

The Sr. Flight Dynamics Engineer will design and analyze satellite constellation architecture, perform orbital analysis, and develop collision avoidance strategies for LEO missions.

Design and implement algorithms and software for orbit determination and maneuver execution, focusing on automated station-keeping and disposal.

Design and build mission control software for spacecraft operations, including backend services, APIs, and front-end interfaces while leading development processes.