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GNC Flight Dynamics Engineer
2017-11-23 12:16:32| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
About us SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving all ESA sites and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on innovation. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For our Darmstadt office based team we are looking for a GNC Flight Dynamics Engineer. Tasks Design, implement and validate various onground andor onboard orbit and attitude GNC algorithms for individual spacecraft but also for constellations and formations. Participate in the design, development, and verification of GNC flight software prototypes. Perform analyses and support tradeoff studies in the GNC domain. Produce all the necessary associated design and test documentation. Review and evaluate GNC analyses, studies and designs performed by third parties. Develop and tests scripts used during mission operations. Support mission simulations in performing GNC analysis tasks expected during operations. Plan and provide GNC operational support required during flight. Support business development activities in the GNC domain. Essential requirements The successful candidate will have A university Master degree in aerospace or control engineering, mathematics or equivalent. A sound knowledge of celestial mechanics and spacecraft orbit and attitude dynamic. A sound knowledge of spacecraft orbit and attitude GNC theory. Fluency in English. We are looking for a motivated and proactive team player, able to work autonomously showing initiative and selfmanagement skills when performing under time pressure. Desirable Skills The following skills would be an advantage Demonstrated relevant experience in designing andor analysing spacecraft GNC subsystems, algorithms and flight Software. Proficiency with computational analysis software e.g. Matlab, Simulink, etc.. Experience with software development using CC or other objectoriented languages. Other Information Start date is January 2018 or as soon as possible after that. The candidate must have a valid German work and residence permit or be an EU Citizen. The candidate shall be eligible to obtain a personal security clearance. To apply online please visit www.scisys.despacejobs
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