Nyx Moon Lander GNC Engineer

Zoomcar; Bordeaux; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading company in the commercial space industry is seeking a talented GNC Engineer to contribute to the design and implementation of GNC subsystems for innovative lunar landers. The role demands strong technical expertise in dynamics and control, with opportunities for significant impact in a fast-paced start-up environment. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering and strong software development skills in C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink, with a passion for advancing the space industry.

Prestations

Agile work environment

Collaborative culture

Opportunities for relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of spacecraft GNC concepts.
• Experience with flight physics simulation.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of additional languages is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Participate in design and implementation of AOCS/GNC subsystem.
• Develop and validate GNC algorithms and software.
• Conduct performance analysis and reporting.

Connaissances

Classical dynamics

Orbital mechanics

Control and estimation techniques

Flight physics simulation

Software development

Fluency in English

Formation

MSc. in Aerospace Engineering

Outils

C++

Python

MATLAB/Simulink

Description du poste

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a talented GNC Engineer to contribute to the GNC subsystem design, testing, verification and validation of our lunar landers. As a GNC Engineer, you must have a firm grasp of spacecraft GNC concepts and applications.

You will work on all aspects of the GNC life cycle: spacecraft and mission conceptual design, subsystem requirements development, algorithm development, software implementation and testing, operations, and post-flight analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

In your capacity as a GNC Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include to:

• Participate in the design and implementation of the AOCS/GNC subsystem of our lunar landers.

• Design, synthesis, test, implementation, verification, and validation of GNC algorithms.

• Implement the GNC code into the Flight Software.

• Develop high fidelity 6 degrees of freedom models and simulations to analyze the system performance.

• Perform design, optimization, and dispersion analysis.

• Perform multi-disciplinary spacecraft systems trades and investigations to improve The Exploration Company’ spacecraft performance and reliability.

• AOCS/GNC hardware specification, selection, modeling and simulation.

• Develop software automation tools for GNC design, analysis, testing and reporting.

• Validate and verify your GNC software via algorithm unit testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing.

• Reporting of test results and analysis, with a focus on efficiency and automation of documentation.

What we would love to see from you:

In the role of GNC Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

• MSc. in Aerospace or related engineering discipline. A higher degree is considered advantageous.

• Strong understanding of classical dynamics, orbital and flight mechanics.

• Strong understanding of control and estimation techniques.

• Experience with flight physics simulation.

• Software development experience in C++, Python and MATLAB/Simulink.

• Passion for advancing the commercial space industry.

• Highly motivated to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up environment.

• Fluent in English. Arabic, German, French or Italian is an asset.

Why you should join us!

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

• We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind

• We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them

• We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.