Lead GNC Systems Development Engineer

4 weeks ago


Oxford, United Kingdom Holt Executive Full time
Holt Executive is a leading partner with a pioneering company in Space Sustainability, driving innovation and making significant contributions to mitigate the growing problem of space debris, ensuring a safer space environment for future generations.

This company requires a highly skilled GNC Systems Development Engineer to lead the comprehensive design and verification of the Guidance, Navigation, Computer Vision, and Control subsystem for upcoming missions.

The GNC systems demand both standard and bespoke GNC & Computer Vision algorithms and hardware, which need to be integrated seamlessly together and with the wider satellite bus. This is cutting-edge, very complex, innovative, and forms some of the company's most valuable intellectual property.

*Salary Range: £80,000 - £110,000 per annum*

The role offers a competitive salary, and Visa sponsorship and relocation package can be provided.

Key Responsibilities:

* Drive the development of GNC systems (requirements, FDIR, V&V strategy etc.) ensuring integration of GNC algorithms, Computer Vision algorithms, and GNC hardware for missions.
* Drive the logical integration of the technical GNC subsystem work packages, including subsystem development and verification plans.
* Collaborate with other engineering disciplines in the planning, design, and development of mission/system to ensure required GNC subsystem performance and compatibility.
* Plan and execute GNC subsystem verification and test activities.
* Drive GNC subsystem's review gates and contribute to mission review gates.
* Conduct state-of-the-art research into GNC (hardware and algorithm) designs and perform subsystem level design and trade-off analysis.
* Support GNC algorithm development for missions.
* Support development of GNC software architecture, with designs leading towards an overall GNC software solution.
* Liaise with customers and/or suppliers to characterize GNC system constraints/requirements, identify, and/or present the technical GNC solution.
* Lead the team to deliver GNC related specifications, analysis, and verification activities.
* Mentoring the team and providing expert technical feedback.

Requirements:

* Master's degree in aerospace engineering or another relevant engineering/science discipline.
* 5+ years' relevant experience in a GNC related field.
* Hands-on experience of most of the following:
Development of GNC systems
GNC requirement derivation and verification
Design and implementation of control laws and navigation algorithms.
Theoretical knowledge of guidance strategies for RPO missions.
Translating algorithms into operational flight software.
GNC hardware integration and test
Previous experience in leading commercial engineering teams.
Matlab/Simulink development skills (desirable).
C/C++ software development and/or Embedded software development skills (desirable).

Benefits:

* Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse, and dynamic international team with cutting-edge technology.
* 9/75 work pattern (optional).
* Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
* Hybrid working available.
* 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday.
* Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
* Private healthcare.
* Visa sponsorship and relocation package considered.
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