GNC/AOCS and FDIR Engineer

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• Satellite formation flying, rendezvous, in-orbit servicing (IOS) and active debris removal (ADR)
• Entry, descent, and landing on planets (Earth, Mars) & natural satellites
• Launch vehicles
• Earth observation, up-stream (flight segment) and downstream
• Interplanetary exploration and navigation
• Unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs, UGVs)
• System and mission design

Main Duties:

The following types of responsibilities are envisioned:

• Specification, design, implementation, and validation of AOCS and FDIR algorithms, to be applied to Earth-observation, interplanetary, and ADR/IOS satellites, among others.
• Specification, design, implementation, and validation of GNC and FDIR algorithms, to be applied to satellites, launchers, and re-entry vehicles, among others.
• Specification and support to procurement of sensors and actuators for GNC and AOCS.

The activities involved may include:

• Model-based design implementation of GNC/AOCS algorithms
• Simulator design, implementation, and testing
• Simulation of dynamic systems
• Specification and validation of GNC/AOCS solutions
• Analysis and trade-off of hardware solutions
• Interface with the overall system team
• Technical and team management

Education:

Required: A recognized engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic) or a related degree (e.g., Physics, Maths)
Desired: Postgraduate studies (MSc or PhD) with a focus on aeronautical/aerospace engineering and providing a solid background in at least two of the following:

• Orbital mechanics and atmospheric flight dynamics
• FDIR design, implementation, and validation
• Classical and robust control techniques (including fixed-structure H∞ synthesis, μ analysis, LPV control)
• Flight operations

Professional Experience:

Required: Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in the practical application of the domains relevant to the post (relevant MSc & PhD studies would also be considered).
Desired: Engineer with 5 or more years of experience.

The position will be tailored to the level of experience; additional industrial and/or academic experience would be viewed very positively.

Technical Requirements:

Required: The following capabilities are required for the post:

• A strong background in control and simulation of dynamic systems
• Practical experience in aeronautical/aerospace GNC/AOCS and FDIR solutions (experience in ESA/European programmes is welcome)
• Capacity to understand new concepts and apply them to engineering problems
• Experience with Matlab and Simulink

Desired: The following capabilities are desired for the post:

• Experience in flight operations in ESA/European programmes
• Experience in atmospheric flight
• Experience with COMPASS and/or GAFE to support FDIR design and analysis
• Solid theoretical background in GNC/AOCS
• Background on multivariable robust control
• Experience with Python and C
• Experience in project management

Language Skills:

Good level of English, spoken and written.

Personal Skills:

• Capability to integrate in and work within a team
• Self-initiative
• Autonomy and self-development
• Responsibility towards the customer and colleagues

A few benefits you will get if you come to work with us:

• Innovative and leading-edge technological projects.
• Nice working climate in a multicultural environment.
• Annual specialised training plan: technologies, soft skills and languages.
• Flexible working hours and remote work several days per week.
• Team building activities: Christmas dinner, football matches, paddle tournaments, cycling routes…
• Relocation package, if you come from another country.
• Coffee, biscuits and fruit are available at your disposal.