US-CA-Sunnyvale/spacecraft attitude determination /control equipment engieer/Ada/C

US-CA-Sunnyvale/spacecraft attitude determination /control equipment engieer/Ada/C

[Susan R. Troccolo]

Position #JN-002

Join the world's leading supplier of satellites to military, 
civil government, and commercial communications organizations! 
Our client company provides recognized leadership in weather 
data, Earth and space observations, global positioning and 
commercial and military communications satellite products. We 
are looking for talented entry-level engineers to staff programs
such as IRIDIUM, Milstar, Commercial Remote Sensing 
System (CRSS) and the A2100 comsats.
 
WE HAVE AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR SEVERAL ATTITUDE DETERMINATION AND 
CONTROL EQUIPMENT ENGINEERS. ADA KNOWLEDGE HIGHLY DESIRABLE.

TYPICAL ATTITUDE DETERMINATION AND CONTROL TASKS:  Selected 
candidates will perform design, analysis and simulation of 
spacecraft attitude determination and attitude control systems. 
Conduct multidisciplinary research in the area of spacecraft 
attitude determination and control, and develop appropriate 
specifications in conjunction with systems engineering.  
Perform extensive linear analysis for control system design and 
non-linear simulation for performance prediction.  Develop 
hardware requirements and interface specs.  Collaborate with 
dynamics, hardware, and flight software personnel to develop 
algorithms for spacecraft application.  Work with 
subcontractors to develop and deliver attitude determination 
and control hardware components.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:  Requires a BS (MS preferred) in 
Aero/EE/ME. Coursework in electronics and spacecraft design is 
required.  Coursework in inertial instruments, control systems 
and knowledge of C/C++ or Ada is desirable.  Applicants 
selected will be subject to a security investigation and must 
meet eligibility requirements for access to classified 
information. 

SPECIFIC WORK TO BE PERFORMED: The work of the Control 
Equipment Engineers involve specifying, procuring, and 
integrating complex spacecraft attitude control components such 
as star trackers, reaction wheels, and ring laser gyros.

HOW TO CONTACT US:  For immediate consideration, fax or email 
your resume to my attention, noting any pertinent information 
and the best time and place to contact you.  PLEASE REMEMBER TO 
REFERENCE THE POSITION NUMBER.  We will review your background 
and contact you to discuss the position. Thank you!

Send your resume via Email:		Susan Troccolo
					Technical Recruiter
(ASCII, or Word for Windows)		DANTE ASSOCIATES
					Auguri@ix.netcom.com
		or
						
FAX on high res. to:			(503) 203-5905

No phone calls please.  Principals only.