GNC Systems Engineer

Holt Executive; South Oxfordshire; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Compressed working pattern

25 days holiday increasing to 28

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Relocation assistance

Modern facilities

Career progression opportunities

Team and social events

Job summary

Holt Executive is seeking a GNC Systems Engineer to contribute to the design, development and verification of Guidance, Navigation and Control systems for satellite missions. The role involves developing GNC subsystems, integrating algorithms and hardware, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Aerospace Engineering, 2+ years in GNC, MATLAB/Simulink experience, and is comfortable translating algorithms into flight software.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years' experience in a GNC-related engineering role.
• Intermediate-level MATLAB/Simulink experience.
• Experience developing GNC subsystem architectures.
• Experience across GNC requirements derivation and verification, control law/navigation algorithm development, and translating algorithms into flight software.

Responsibilities

• Developing GNC subsystem requirements, architectures, and V&V strategies.
• Supporting integration of GNC algorithms, computer vision, and GNC hardware.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure GNC performance and compatibility.
• Conducting research into emerging GNC technologies, algorithms and hardware.
• Supporting algorithm development, hardware selection and system integration.
• Contributing to GNC software architecture and flight software solutions.
• Performing technical trade-offs and subsystem-level analyses.
• Engaging with customers and suppliers to understand requirements and craft solutions.
• Supporting mission leadership and on-orbit spacecraft operations.

Skills

GNC architectures

MATLAB/Simulink

C/C++

Embedded software

GNC verification

Education

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

An innovative space organisation is seeking a GNC Systems Engineer to contribute to the design, development and verification of Guidance, Navigation and Control systems for complex satellite missions.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on advanced GNC and computer vision technologies, contributing to highly innovative spacecraft systems and missions.

The Role

• Developing GNC subsystem requirements, architectures, FDIR and V&V strategies.
• Supporting the integration of GNC algorithms, computer vision and GNC hardware.
• Working with multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure GNC performance and system compatibility.
• Conducting research into emerging GNC technologies, algorithms and hardware.
• Supporting algorithm development, hardware selection and system integration.
• Contributing to GNC software architecture and flight software solutions.
• Performing technical trade-offs and subsystem-level analysis.
• Working with customers and suppliers to understand requirements and develop technical solutions.
• Supporting mission technical leadership and on-orbit spacecraft operations.

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• A Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a relevant engineering/science discipline.
• 2+ years' experience in a GNC-related engineering role.
• Intermediate-level MATLAB/Simulink experience.
• Experience developing GNC subsystem architectures.
• Experience across at least three of the following:
  • GNC requirements derivation and verification
  • Control law and navigation algorithm development
  • Translating algorithms into operational flight software
  • GNC hardware integration and testing
  • GNC technology and hardware selection

Desirable Experience

• Flight dynamics and relative orbital dynamics.
• On-orbit satellite operations.
• C/C++ and embedded software development.
• Knowledge of spacecraft capture systems and associated technologies.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working and flexible hours.
• Optional compressed working pattern.
• 25 days' holiday, increasing to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare.
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Modern engineering and cleanroom facilities.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Regular team and social events.

If you're an experienced GNC Engineer looking to work on technically challenging spacecraft missions and next-generation rendezvous and proximity operations, this could be an excellent opportunity to take your career to the next level.

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