ROLE SMC are looking for a passionate, creative, and adaptable individual to join the team in the role of Staff Engineer – Guidance, Navigation, and Control.
This is a unique opportunity to design, plan and implement Rendezvous and Proximity Operation capable GNC systems and approach strategies in a fast-paced dynamic environment.You will be joining a small collaborative team of specialists who will be individually responsible for their areas of expertise while also continuously and actively collaborating, cooperating and supporting their teammates in a cross-functional manner.
SMC are looking for a senior engineer with a strong background in GNC/AOCS design, development and testing.With the ability to leverage experience and first principles knowledge to work adaptively and dynamically in novel problem spaces.Ability to balance open-mindedness and creative approaches with efficient pragmatism is paramount to the role.
Your role, under the guidance of the Lead - GNC, is to:
Analyse, Design, Implement and Validate GNC algorithms for on-orbit servicing spacecraft.Contribute to the development of GNC Software and Simulation packages.Contribute to the implementation, maintenance, and performance of robust GNC Software (SIL, PIL, HITL).Develop test plans and procedures for GNC HW Validation and Calibration activities as well as oversee the correct execution of said plans & procedures.Perform GNC Hardware trade studies and analysis.Assist with GNC Hardware procurement.Collaborate with the GNC Lead to investigate and plan R&D into new methods & technologies that would contribute to the on orbit servicing capabilities of SMC.Contribute to on orbit commissioning and validation activities.PROFILE The ideal candidate would have most of the following:
A master's degree or higher in science/engineering with a focus on AOCS or related field.3+ years of experience in GNC/AOCS Engineering.Experience simulating spacecraft systems in Matlab/Simulink.Strong knowledge and experience of GNC algorithm design, modeling and testing.Knowledge and experience with navigation filtering and estimation methods. (UKF, EKF, etc.)Experience with MonteCarlo Simulations for GNC software validation.Experience with testing and validating GNC HW systems.Experience with Calibrating GNC Systems to satisfy fine pointing/stability requirements.Knowledge of RPO Relative Navigation Methods and Algorithms.Knowledge of RPO trajectories and approach methodologies.Knowledge and experience with State Machine & FDIR design for highly autonomous systems.Detail orientated individual with good documentation skill and work tracking ability.You would be a total superstar if you also had:
Experience with Git based version controlKnowledge and experience with vision based navigation/estimation.Experience with CI/CD of Auto-code would be beneficial.Knowledge of C/C++ would be beneficial. #J-18808-Ljbffr