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As a GNC Engineer, you must have a firm grasp of spacecraft GNC concepts and applications. You will work on all aspects of the GNC life cycle: spacecraft and mission conceptual design, subsystem requirements development, algorithm development, software implementation and testing, operations, and post-flight analysis.\nKey Responsibilities:\nIn your capacity as a GNC Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include to:\nParticipate in the design and implementation of the AOCS/GNC subsystem of The Exploration Company’ spacecraft for a wide variety of spacecraft and space missions to include LEO operations, Reentry, and Rendezvous and Docking.\n\nDesign, synthesis, test, implementation, verification, and validation of GNC algorithms.\n\nImplement the GNC code into the Flight Software.\n\nDevelop high fidelity 6 degrees of freedom models and simulations to analyze the system performance.\n\nPerform design, optimization, and dispersion analysis.\n\nPerform multi-disciplinary spacecraft systems trades and investigations to improve The Exploration Company’ spacecraft performance and reliability.\n\nAOCS/GNC hardware specification, selection, modeling and simulation.\n\nDevelop software automation tools for GNC design, analysis, testing and reporting.\n\nValidate and verify your GNC software via algorithm unit testing, Monte Carlo analysis, and software-in-the-loop and hardware-in-the-loop testing.\n\nReporting of test results and analysis, with a focus on efficiency and automation of documentation.\n\nWhat we would love to see from you:\nIn the role of GNC Engineer ideally, you will have the following:\nMSc. in Aerospace or related engineering discipline. A higher degree is considered advantageous.\n\nStrong understanding of classical dynamics, orbital and flight mechanics.\n\nStrong understanding of control and estimation techniques.\n\nExperience with flight physics simulation.\n\nSoftware development experience in C++, Python and MATLAB/Simulink.\n\nPassion for advancing the commercial space industry.\n\nHighly motivated to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up environment.\n\nFluent in English. German or French is an asset.\n\nWhy you should join us!\nWhat makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:\nWe’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind\n\nWe’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them\n\nWe have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?\n\nWe'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. \nThe Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable. \n\nAll offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. 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