Senior GNC Engineer

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

International team

Innovative work culture

Résumé du poste

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd. in Toulouse seeks a highly skilled GNC Engineer to advance our Rendezvous solution and contribute to mission success through systems engineering and problem-solving.

You will develop state-of-the-art GNC algorithms, integrate them into the architecture, perform sensitivity analyses, and participate in ConOps and Safety Concepts including FDIR strategies. English proficiency and a track record on satellite missions are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in aerospace engineering or related field; PhD is a plus.
• 8+ years of professional experience in GNC/AOCS satellite systems.
• Heritage on at least one satellite mission as part of a GNC, AOCS or Flight Dynamics team.
• Excellent programming skills with MATLAB/Simulink and autocoding practices; experience on flight computers.
• Strong communication and English proficiency.

Responsabilités

• Develop state-of-the-art GNC algorithms.
• Integrate the algorithms into the overall architecture and align with sensors, actuators, and computers.
• Perform sensitivity analyses to define GNC performance.
• Contribute to Rendezvous Concepts of Operations (ConOps) and Safety Concepts, including FDIR strategies.
• Support GNC Validation & Verification processes for Rendezvous solutions.
• Aid in Rendezvous and Docking Operations across the mission lifecycle.

Connaissances

GNC/AOCS systems

Flight Dynamics

System Engineering

Communication

English proficiency

Formation

Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

PhD is a plus

Outils

MATLAB/Simulink

Description du poste

Established in 2017, Infinite Orbits is a NewSpace company, based in Toulouse, pushing the boundaries of in-orbit services with cutting-edge spacecraft driven by its own Rendez-Vous solution, an advanced Autonomous Vision-Based Navigation Solution.

\"Orbit Guard\" provides Inspection and Space Situational Awareness services in GEO. Our first, OG-1 was launched on 1 May 2023, the second is launching in 2025 and the third launching in 2026.

Endurance\" is a docking service capable of extending the life of GEO telecom satellites, by taking over AOCS takeover for 5 years.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and motivated GNC Engineer to join our Rendezvous team in Toulouse. This role is key to the development and enhancement of our Rendezvous solution, contributing directly to the mission's success through systems engineering and problem-solving capabilities.

Job Description

Development of state-of-the-art GNC algorithms.

Integration of said algorithms into the overall architecture and align with system parameters (sensors, actuators, and computers).

Sensitivity analysis to define the performance of the GNC algorithms.

Actively participate in the definition of Rendezvous ConOps (Concept of Operations) and Safety Concepts, including Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) strategies.

Support the development and execution of GNC Validation & Verification processes to ensure the reliability and efficacy of the Rendezvous solution.

Aid in Rendezvous and Docking Operations and throughout the lifecycle of the mission.

Requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. PhD is a plus.

At least 8 years of professional experience in GNC/AOCS systems for satellites.

Heritage in at least one successful satellite mission as part of a GNC, AOCS or Flight Dynamics team.

Excellent programming skills, with experience in MATLAB/Simulink and autocoding practices. Implemented and verified software on flight computer.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of staff and external partners.

Proficiency in English.

What we offer

• The opportunity to be part of an international team transforming the space industry.


• A creative and innovative work environment where ideas turn into reality.