Senior GNC Engineer – Relative Navigation

Job Expired

Turin, Italy

Full Time

4 months ago

Job description

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

We want you as a talented GNC Engineer to help us in our mission by developing, testing, and implementing GNC algorithms for our spacecraft.

Key Responsibilities

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

Design, synthesis, test, implementation, verification, and validation of GNC algorithms, with a special focus on Relative and Visual Navigation techniques.
Participate in the design and implementation of the AOCS/GNC subsystem of The Exploration Company’s spacecraft.
Generate, verify, and analyze auto-coded GNC software.
Develop high fidelity 6 degrees of freedom models and simulations to analyze the system performance.
Model and simulate AOCS/GNC hardware.
Reporting of test results and analysis, with a focus on efficient and automated 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.
4+ years’ experience in GNC.
Hands-on experience with relative and visual navigation techniques.
Experience with flight physics simulation.
Strong understanding of classical dynamics, orbital and flight mechanics, modeling and simulation, and software development.
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. German or French is an asset.

Skills & Behaviours:

Ability to work equally well unsupervised or as part of a team
Strong organizing and prioritisation of tasks
Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
Ability to communicate at all levels of the business
Demonstrates behaviors consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Integrity, Teamwork, Excellence, Mission and Vision.

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.