The Exploration Company

GNC Engineer – Entry Guidance and Control

Planegg, Germany

Full Time

2 hours ago

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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 refuelled in orbit, and which carries cargo – and potentially humans in the longer run. We want you as a talented GNC Engineer to contribute to the GNC subsystem design, testing, verification and validation of our vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a GNC Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include to (or As a core member of the GNC team, your duties will include):

Participate in the design and implementation of the AOCS/GNC subsystem of The Exploration Company’ spacecraft
Design, synthesis, test, implementation, verification, and validation of GNC algorithms
Generate, verify and analyze auto-coded GNC software
Implement the GNC code into the Flight Software
Develop high fidelity 6 degrees of freedom models and simulations to analyze the system performance
Perform design, optimization, and dispersion analysis
AOCS/GNC hardware modeling and simulation
Reporting of test results and analysis, with a focus on efficiency and automation of 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
Experience in control systems design
Experience with flight physics simulation
Strong understanding of classical dynamics, orbital and flight mechanics, modelling and simulation, and software development
Software development experience in C++, Python or 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
Ability to work equally well unsupervised or as part of a team
Strong organizing and prioritization 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.