GNC Modelling and Simulation Engineer

activities cover:

• Satellite formation flying, rendezvous, in-orbit servicing (IOS) and active debris removal (ADR)

• Entry, descent, and landing on planets (Earth, Mars) & natural satellites

• Launch vehicles

• Earth observation, up-stream (flight segment) and downstream

• Interplanetary exploration and navigation

• Unmanned autonomous vehicles (UAVs, UGVs)

• System and mission design, The following types of responsibilities are envisioned:

• Specification, design, implementation, and validation of environmental, spacecraft, sensor and actuator dynamics, to be applied to Earth-observation, interplanetary, and ADR/IOS satellites, among others, and/or

• Specification, design, implementation, and validation of environmental, spacecraft, sensor and actuator dynamics, to be applied to satellites, launchers, and re-entry vehicles, among others, and/or

• Development and maintenance of tools for model validation and versioning;

• Support to CC wide strategies for code re-usability and scalability; The activities involved may include:

• Specification and validation of simulation and modelling solutions,

• Mathematical modelling and development of dynamic systems of actuator, sensors, and vehicle, launchers and spacecrafts;

• Extension and adaptation of the simulation models according to manufacturer specifications,

• Simulation infrastructure scalability, maintenance, and production

• Analysis and trade-off of hardware solutions

• Interface with the overall system team

• Technical management

Required: A recognized engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic) or a related degree (e.g., Physics, Maths) 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 and atmospheric flight dynamics

• Structural modelling for simulation purposes

• Model-based system engineering Professional Experience: Required: Minimum relevant professional experience of 1-3 years Desired: Engineer with 5 or more years of experience in the practical application of the domains relevant to the post (relevant MSc & PhD studies should also be considered). The position will be tailored to the level of experience; additional industrial and/or academic experience would be viewed very positively. Technical Requirements: Required: The following capabilities are required for the post:

• Strong MATLAB/Simulink background

• Modelling of environment, S/C dynamics and equipment

• Good S/W programming skills

• C language programming skills

• Capacity to understand new concepts, applied to engineering problems Desired: The following capabilities are desired for the post:

• Physical modelling with Simscape

• Experience with Python

• Object oriented programming

• Experience with XML

• Automatic code generation

• Software engineering

• Experience in flight operations in ESA/European programmes Language Skills: Good level of English, spoken and written Personal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skill to deal with customers and providers all around the world

• Eagerness and willingness to undertake a steep learning curve

• Good problem solving and analytical skills

• Able to work independently and on multiple tasks at the same time

• Collaborative, trustworthy, open-minded, proactive, original, inquisitive person