Guidance-Navigation-Control (GNC) Engineer

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom Kdc Resource Full time
Space
  • Scotland, Forres
  • Permanent / Full Time
Job Description

Job Description GNC Engineer

KDC are looking for a GNC Engineer to join a rapidly growing company based in Scotland, working on cutting edge rocket fuel technology.
They have a state-of-the-art re-flight system means they can recover and reuse their technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean they leave no debris in space.

Having developed in-house production capability, they can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark. Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market.

This position includes the following tasks and responsibilities:

  • In the verification of the GNC system through PIL/HIL test campaigns and develop the required tools
  • In the testing and integration of the GNC sensors and actuators
  • In the GNC sensors calibration
  • To the design reviews for the GNC system and the development of models for the GNC FES
  • To the Launch Vehicle tanks pressure regulator

Qualifications and Experience
  • Degree or higher in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, control systems engineering, or equivalent experience
  • In aerospace or similar environment, working in GNC or a relevant field
  • Vehicle or spacecraft GNC algorithms and simulators development in Matlab-Simulink
  • Experience with GNC sensors calibration and operations of navigation sensors including IMUs and GNSS receivers

Security
You must be a European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo security screening and criminal record checks.

Benefits
  • The right candidate, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes:
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • Options in the company
  • Assistance where appropriate
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Sponsorship for you and your family is available where appropriate

Location
This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s UK engineering and manufacturing headquarters.
Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.

If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.

Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.
If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.
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