Gnc / Aocs Engineer

At Deimos, we're on a mission to revolutionize space technology. With projects for the European Space Agency (ESA) and the commercial market, we develop cutting-edge solutions for space systems. Join a team where innovation meets excellence, and your contributions shape the future of space exploration.

What's the challenge?

As a GNC / AOCS Engineer, you will be integrated into our GNC / AOCS Competence Centre within the Flight Systems Business Unit. You will support new growth areas in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), including Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS), and Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR).

Your contributions will include :

Designing, implementing, and validating AOCS and FDIR algorithms for Earth-observation, interplanetary, and ADR / IOS satellites

Designing, implementing, and validating GNC and FDIR algorithms for satellites, launchers, and re-entry vehicles

Specifying and supporting the procurement of sensors and actuators for GNC and AOCS systems

Model-based design implementation of GNC / AOCS algorithms

Designing, implementing, and testing simulators

Simulating dynamic systems and creating mathematical models

Specifying and validating GNC / AOCS solutions

Analyzing and making trade-offs for hardware solutions

Interfacing with the overall system team

Managing technical tasks and team responsibilities

What do we need?

Educational Background :

A recognized engineering degree (Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical, Electronic) or a related degree (e.G., Physics, Maths)

Desired Education :

Postgraduate studies (MSc or PhD) with a focus on aeronautical / aerospace engineering, providing a solid background in at least two of the following areas :

Orbital mechanics and atmospheric flight dynamics

FDIR design, implementation, and validation

Classical and robust control techniques (including fixed-structure H¥ synthesis, µ analysis, LPV control)

Flight operations

Model-based system engineering

Professional Experience :

At least 3 years of experience in the practical application of domains relevant to the position (relevant MSc & PhD studies considered).

Desired : 5 or more years of experience. Additional industrial and / or academic experience is highly regarded.

Technical Requirements :

Strong background in control and simulation of dynamic systems

Practical experience in aeronautical / aerospace GNC / AOCS and FDIR solutions (experience in ESA / European programs is welcome)

Ability to understand and apply new concepts to engineering problems

Good programming skills

Experience with Matlab and Simulink

Additional valued skills include :

Experience in flight operations within ESA / European programs

Experience in atmospheric flight

Solid theoretical background in GNC / AOCS

Background in multivariable robust control

Experience with Python and C

Language Skills :

Good level of English, both spoken and written

Personal Attributes :

Ability to integrate and work within a team

Self-initiative

Autonomy and self-development

Responsibility towards the customer and colleagues

What Do We Offer?