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Senior AOCS GNC Engineer
2013-04-08 19:37:42| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Astrium brings space to you. Number 1 in Europe and number 3 worldwide, Astrium employs over 17,000 men and women mainly based in five European countries France, Germany, the UK, Spain and the Netherlands. Our technical excellence and extensive prime contractorship experience extend across all sectors of the space business launch vehicles, manned space activities, satellite systems and related services. A vacancy has arisen for a Senior AOCS GNC Engineer with Astrium in Stevenage. The successful applicant will join a team of AOCS GNC analysts to work on current and future space missions. The job includes the design, analysis and test support activities associated with the development of an AOCS GNC system for space applications. The key responsibilities of the role are as follows The department provides the AOCS GNC engineering analysis and support to a number of large ESA projects and technology studies. Recent missions include Aeolus global observations of wind profiles, LISA Pathfinder paving the way for the LISA mission to detect gravitational waves, Gaia making the largest, most precise map of our own Galaxy to date and ExoMars Rover a mission to land and operate an autonomous rover vehicle on Mars. The department is also involved in technology development studies, focussed on GNC technologies for the next generation of missions. Key activities include technical analysis using Matlab and AOCS Algorithm development. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills and experience Essential Degree or equivalent in a numerate discipline Space industry experience including AOCS GNC Matlab and Simulink experience Familiarity with cost control processes, ideally with study management experience General computer literacy, including MS Office. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. The ability to interact comfortably within a team environment. Desirable Mathematical modelling Computer simulations Software development in C or C Leadership potential Qualifications with space industry or control engineering content TO APPLY click here
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