Senior GNSS and DSP Specialist

Responsibilities

Who We Are

Orion Space Solutions (Orion) 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 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 turns science into data, data into knowledge. We are scientists, researchers, engineers and businesspeople 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.

• Drive the implementation of signal processing for spaceborne GNSS remote sensing applications, including GNSS radio occultation and reflectometry.
• Work with software engineers and test engineers to prepare operational and pre-operational software for use in ground testing and on-orbit operation.
• Serve as a conduit between mission management, instrument specialists, and engineers on GNSS processing system.
• Lead algorithm research, development, and optimization for advanced GNSS signal acquisition and tracking techniques specifically tailored for space applications.
• Design and implement error correction and quality control systems for GNSS-derived atmospheric profiles and surface reflection measurements.
• Collaborate with science teams to define processing requirements and develop calibration approaches for new GNSS-based remote sensing techniques.
• Design and conduct simulations to validate algorithm performance across various orbital scenarios and signal environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for GNSS signal processing algorithms, including mathematical derivations and implementation details.
• Participate in mission planning activities to ensure GNSS instrument requirements are properly defined and addressed.
• Analyze on-orbit GNSS receiver performance data to identify anomalies and recommend payload operations adjustments.
• Support proposal development for new GNSS-based Earth observation missions and instrumentation.
• Implement processing techniques that maximize scientific return from multi-GNSS constellation observations (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou).
  
  

Qualifications

• Degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, atmospheric science, or related discipline
• BS and 5-7 years experience, MS and 3-5 years experience or PhD with 0-2 years experience
• General expertise in signal processing techniques and their real-world application
• Hands-on experience with implementing and testing tracking of GPS and other GNSS signals, especially open loop tracking for GNSS radio occultation
• Hands-on experience with writing software for GNSS software-defined radio
• Proficiency in Python and C
• Adherence to modern software development practices
• Excellent communication skills in technical reports and presentations
• Preferred
• Deep knowledge of the signal properties of GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, and GLONASS
• Experience with calibration of GNSS radio occultation and reflectometry data products
• Understanding of GNSS receiver hardware
  

Equal Pay Act

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, Arcfield invests in its employees beyond just compensation. Arcfield ’s benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long-Term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections. Min: $80,144.69 Max: $192,586.48

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and federal government contractor. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment as protected by law.