Senior GNC (Attitude Orbit Control System/Guidance Navigation and Control) Engineer

The Exploration Company • Germany

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Lead the design, testing, and validation of GNC subsystems for spacecraft across LEO operations, reentry, and rendezvous missions. Develop algorithms, flight software, and simulations while optimizing system performance and reliability. Requires expertise in orbital mechanics, control systems, and software development in C++, Python, and MATLAB/Simulink.

Key Highlights

End-to-end GNC subsystem development for spacecraft missions (LEO, reentry, rendezvous/docking)

Algorithm design, implementation, and validation via unit testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and hardware-in-the-loop testing

Flight software integration and high-fidelity 6-DOF simulation modeling

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Key Responsibilities

Design and implement AOCS/GNC subsystems for spacecraft across LEO, reentry, and rendezvous/docking missions

Develop, test, and validate GNC algorithms for flight software integration

Create high-fidelity 6-DOF models and simulations to analyze system performance and conduct dispersion/optimization analysis

Perform multi-disciplinary spacecraft systems trades to enhance performance and reliability

Specify, model, and simulate AOCS/GNC hardware, and develop automation tools for design, analysis, and reporting

Technical Skills Required

Orbital Mechanics and Flight Dynamics Control Systems and Estimation Techniques C++ and Python

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Benefits & Perks

Relocation assistance provided

Visa sponsorship where applicable

Equal opportunity employer with diversity focus

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Nice to Have

PhD in Aerospace or related engineering discipline

Experience with MATLAB/Simulink

Fluency in German or French

Passion for commercial space industry advancements

Job Description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity.We want you as a talented GNC Engineer to contribute to the GNC subsystem design, testing, verification and validation of our vehicles. As a GNC Engineer, you must have a firm grasp of spacecraft GNC concepts and applications. You will work on all aspects of the GNC life cycle: spacecraft and mission conceptual design, subsystem requirements development, algorithm development, software implementation and testing, operations, and post-flight analysis.In your capacity as a GNC Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include to:

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