(Senior) GNC Engineer (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

As part of the Guidance, Navigation, & Control team, you will lead the technical development of the autopilot of the launch vehicle. You will be responsible for developing the necessary simulation environments, investigating launch vehicle configurations and implementing algorithms. Furthermore, you will actively drive the development of future GNC software.

More specifically, you will:

• Maintain and advance the flight controller with post-flight data
• Tune digital filters based on flight data 
• Perform large Monte Carlo simulation for Mission and pre-launch analysis
• Write and evaluate GNC requirements to structures, propulsion and avionics  
• Maintain and update physical models (sloshing dynamics, flexible body dynamics, 6DOF rigid body dynamics, Vibration) for the purpose of controller design, filter selection and system performance evaluation
• Develop and maintain tools for post-flight analysis
• Formulate and drive performance requirements of relevant subsystems (e.g. Thrust Vector Control Actuator and RCS thrusters)
• Lead mission analysis efforts and develop pipelines for report automization

Qualification Checklist 

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Robotics, Mathematics or similar
• At least 3 years of experience in mathematical modelling, development and validation of algorithms throughout the disciplines of Guidance, Navigation and Control
• Strong background in mathematical modelling and data analysis in MATLAB and all relevant Tools (Simulink, Stateflow, autocoding etc.)
• Proficient in rigid and elastic body dynamics and Orbit mechanics
• Proficient in nonlinear system modelling in frequency and time domain (tank sloshing, actuators, valves)
• Proficiency in discrete signal processing technics (filters, noise modelling)
• Experience with state-space controls
• Experience with statistical analysis methods (Monte Carlo, uncertainty propagation)
• Proficient in data analysis in frequency and time domain with Python
• Experience with multi-disciplinary software projects in GIT
• Fluent in English 

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team 

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com