GNC Senior Engineer-Lander

The role

You will contribute to lander GNC design across the entire GNC life cycle. This includes mission and vehicle conceptual design, modeling, simulation, algorithm design, and software implementation.

What you will do

• Requirements engineering
• Preliminary design and sizing
• Modelling and simulation, incl. model validation
• Detailed algorithm / control law design and software implementation
• Hardware integration (flight computers, sensors)
• Support to HiL and flight tests
• Parameter characterization/estimation
• Verification and validation
• Managing / maintaining the technical baselines
• Collaborating with other teams to ensure seamless integration

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or related field
• 5+ years of experience in developing primary flight control systems
• Hands-on experience with rocket-engine powered lander vehicles (e.g. planetary landers, reusable launcher)
• Deep knowledge and hands-on experience in algorithm / control law design, sensor data fusion as well as modelling and simulation
• Strong understanding of entire control system chain: sensors and sensor data fusion, onboard computing, control algorithms, actuators
• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Experience in HiL test as well as verification and validation
• Experience in parameter characterization/estimation
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong communication skills
• Fluent in English

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or higher in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or related field
• Experience in slosh dynamics
• Guidance and real-time trajectory optimization
• Vision-based navigation
• Hands-on experience with low-level embedded software frameworks, ideally with NASA cFS framework

Before you apply

• Relocation assistance is provided including visa sponsorship where applicable
• All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check

About the company

The Exploration Company is building spacecraft for humanity.