DEIMOS is selecting one engineer to be integrated in the GNC/AOCS Competence Centre
of the Flight Systems Business Unit, to support new growth areas in Guidance,
Navigation, and Control (GNC), and in Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS).
The work of the GNC/AOCS Competence Centre is oriented to the design, development,
specification, and validation of GNC and AOCS systems for a broad range of aerospace
and aeronautical platforms. As a matter of reference, DEIMOS’ activities cover:
– Satellite formation flying, rendezvous, and active debris removal (ADR)
– Entry, descent, and landing on planets (Earth, Mars) & natural satellites
– Launch vehicles
– Planetary exploration and observation
– Interplanetary Navigation
– Unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs, UGVs)
Main Duties:The following types of responsibilities are envisioned:
- Specification, design, implementation, and validation of Attitude and Orbit
Control Systems, at the different phases of a mission
- Specification and procurement of sensors and actuators for AOCS
- Specification, design, implementation, and validation of GNC algorithms, to be
applied to satellites, launchers, and re-entry vehicles, among others
Education:
Required: A recognized engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical,
Electronic) or a related degree (e.g. Physics)
Desired: Postgraduate studies (MSc or PhD) with a focus on aeronautical / aerospace
engineering and providing a solid background in at least two of the following:
- Orbital mechanics
- Classical control techniques
- Multivariable robust control techniques
- Navigation techniques
- Flight operations
- Basic atmospheric flight dynamics
Professional Experience:
Required: No professional experience required
Desired: Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in the practical application of the
domains relevant to the post (relevant MSc & PhD studies would also be considered)
The position will be tailored to the level of experience and additional industrial
experience would be viewed very positively.
Technical Requirements:
Required: The following capabilities are required for the post:
- Solid theoretical background in GNC/AOCS
- Practical experience in aeronautical/aerospace GNC/AOCS solutions (experience
in ESA/European programmes is welcome)
- Good programming skills
- Experience with Matlab and Simulink
Desired: The following capabilities are desired for the post:
- Experience in flight operations in ESA/European programmes
- Background on multivariable robust control
- Experience on atmospheric flight
Language
Skills: Good level of English, spoken and written
Personal Skills:
- Capability to integrate in and work within a team
- Self-initiative
- Autonomy and self-development
- Responsibility towards the customer and colleagues
- Availability to travel and spend time collocated in different DEIMOS branches