Senior GNC/AOCS Engineer for Space Systems

AVIO; Colleferro; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Avio, a leader in launcher design and space propulsion, seeks a Senior GNC/AOCS Engineer to join the Control and Orbital Systems team in Colleferro. The role covers architectural design, algorithm development, and simulation for satellites and space platforms.

The candidate will work with System Engineering, Flight Software, Propulsion, and Operations teams across the full development cycle, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to LEOP and in-orbit procedures.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in GNC/AOCS design, development, and validation for satellite systems and space navigation.
• Cross-disciplinary knowledge in orbital flight mechanics, guidance, navigation and control, and propulsion/structures.
• Excellent knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink.
• Experience with C programming language.
• Knowledge of IT tools and software (MS Office).

Mansioni

• Architectural design: Define and optimize the architecture of GNC/AOCS for satellites and space platforms.
• Algorithms and control: Design and implement attitude control algorithms including Kalman filters, robust control, and Safe Mode logic.
• Modelling and simulation: Develop and maintain high-fidelity simulators (FES) in MATLAB/Simulink.
• Hardware selection: Define requirements and trade-offs for sensors (Star Trackers, Sun Sensors, IMUs) and actuators (reaction wheels, magnetorquers, thrusters).
• Verification and testing: Plan and execute MIL, SIL, and HIL test campaigns.
• Operational support: Define flight procedures for LEOP and in-orbit commissioning.
• Mentorship: Provide technical guidance and training to junior and mid-level engineers.

Conoscenze

MATLAB/Simulink

GNC/AOCS design

C programming

System integration

Formazione

Master's degree in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering

Strumenti

MATLAB/Simulink

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Avio, a leader in launcher design and space propulsion, seeks a Senior GNC/AOCS Engineer to join the Control and Orbital Systems team in Colleferro. The role covers architectural design, algorithm development, and simulation for satellites and space platforms.

The candidate will work with System Engineering, Flight Software, Propulsion, and Operations teams across the full development cycle, mentoring junior engineers and contributing to LEOP and in-orbit procedures.