AOCS/GNC Analyst

Prestwick Aerosystems; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension scheme

Share options

Car leasing

Free onsite parking

Tax-free technology scheme

Discounted shopping

Hybrid working

Job summary

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited in Stevenage is hiring an experienced AOCS/GNC Engineer to focus on satellite projects and join a stable UK team of 25. You will work with Rover teams and contribute to design, development and verification activities across mission phases from 0 to Utilisation.

The role offers flexible work arrangements, international opportunities, and a clear career path toward Management or Technical leadership. A strong background in GNC/AOCS and programming is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with GNC/AOCS for space applications is required.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, C, C++, or Python is expected.
• Familiarity with simulators and modeling tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to AOCS/GNC design, implementation, verification and validation from Phases 0 to E.
• Develop software to prototype level, including non/real-time simulation in C/Matlab/Python.
• Produce design justifications and software requirements documents.
• Support reviews and workshops with customers, partners and stakeholders.

Skills

GNC/AOCS for Space Applications

Matlab

C

C++

Python

Tools

Simulink

Altair Activate

OpenModelica

Scilab/Xcos

Job description

SECURITY CLEARANCE

You will be subject to a BPSS check (including a criminal record check)

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Infrequent travel up to 2 times a year for customer meeting/conference/training

LOCATION

Stevenage

TYPE

Full time, suitable for experienced analysts, early careers or STEM returner

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

Financial Reward

• Competitive salary
• annual profit share
• contributory pension
• share options
• car leasing scheme
• free onsite parking
• tax-free technology scheme
• discounted shopping and much more

Work / Life Balance

• 37 hour week
• flexible working around core hours
• hybrid working
• up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL
• There are no core hours on Friday afternoons
• Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

Personal Development

• Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses
• internal mobility including international opportunities

Health & Wellbeing

• Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests
• cycle-to-work scheme
• on-site canteen and coffee shop
• lunchtime pilates

Family and Caregiving

• Life assurance
• enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay)
• adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

Inclusive Environment

• Wellbeing room
• Multi-faith room
• Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change? Are you an experienced analyst or early careers analyst who enjoys working with AOCS/GNC? Research, Academia or Industry experience wanting to start or expand your career? Interested in working with people who have 20+ years of AOCS/GNC experience? Then we might have the role for you!

As a AOCS/GNC Engineer (Attitude and Orbital Control System/Guidance, Navigation and Control) you will focus on Satellite projects and join a stable UK team of 25. The team is diverse, from many different counties, experience pools and would welcome someone who brings ideas to the table and holds their hand up with questions or spotting red flags. Your team also works alongside Rover teams. The Head Of AOCS encourages and supports a work life balance throughout his team. The career progression for this role is Management, Expert or Technical leadership.

How you will Contribute to the team

• Work on Projects like ARIEL, Vigil, Aeolus-2, FORUM (and more) for ESA and the UK MOD
• Accomplish AOCS/GNC design, implementation, verification and validation activities for mission’s Phases 0 to E (requirements gathering to Utilisation)
• Produce relevant documentation (design justifications, software requirements for AOCS/GNC algorithms, performance analysis documentation etc.)
• Develop software to a prototype level (non/real time simulator development under C/Matlab/Python).
• Learn to support reviews and workshops with the customer / partners and stakeholders

About you

• Professional or early careers experience with GNC/ AOCS for Space Applications. Fascinated with learning more about GNC/AOCS
• One of the following: Matlab (preferable), C, C++ or Python
• One of the following: Modeling and simulating software: Simulink (preferable), Altair Activate, OpenModelica, Scilab/Xcos, Collimator or Pictorus and happy to learn and use Simulink on a daily basis
• Builds positive working relationships and contributes to a respectful, collaborative team environment.
• Is comfortable providing and receiving feedback within a team environment.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent ------- Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Vehicle Mission & Control

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