Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) Algorithms Engineer

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering or other relevant engineering/science discipline.
• Minimum 2 years' industrial experience in GNC algorithm development and deployment.
• Experience in the space industry, with knowledge and practical experience in several of the following areas; GNC algorithm design and development, such as navigation filters, guidance strategies and spacecraft attitude/orbit control. High-fidelity simulation and modelling of spacecraft GNC systems. GNC sensors/actuators modelling. Orbital and attitude dynamics modelling. Simulation and development environments such as MATLAB/Simulink and Python. Software version control and collaborative development using Git. Development, testing and deployment of GNC algorithms into software or flight-software environments.
• GNC algorithm design and development, such as navigation filters, guidance strategies and spacecraft attitude/orbit control.
• High-fidelity simulation and modelling of spacecraft GNC systems.
• GNC sensors/actuators modelling.
• Orbital and attitude dynamics modelling.
• Simulation and development environments such as MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
• Software version control and collaborative development using Git.
• Development, testing and deployment of GNC algorithms into software or flight-software environments.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Proactive and self-managing.
• Excellent inter-personal skills, willing to collaborate effectively with people in different roles and with different cultural & technical backgrounds.
• Good knowledge of software configuration management.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
• Eligible to gain, or current holder of, UK Security clearance to SC level

Desirable skills

• Knowledge and experience of GNC rendezvous and pose estimation sensors and methods
• Good understanding of spacecraft relative dynamics
• Experience with GNC hardware testing
• On-orbit operational experience with satellite missions, including GNC commissioning, in-orbit testing or anomaly investigation
• Experience with automatic code generation (autocoding) for GNC algorithm implementation and/or flight software deployment
• Experience with software development in C/C++
• Experience working with automated testing, continuous integration and software quality assurance processes
• Knowledge of robotics dynamics, kinematics and control

All applicants must have an independent right to work in the UK (without sponsorship) at the time of application.

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
• Optional 9/75 working pattern
• Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
• 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 (taxable benefit)
• Relocation allowance considered
• Visa sponsorship for employees considered
• State of the art office and cleanroom facility
• Regular social events

Astroscale UK (Harwell).

Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space.

The company delivers a variety of innovative and scalable on-orbit servicing solutions, including life extension, refurbishment, upgrades, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life, and active debris removal.

Since its first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions.

Astroscale spacecraft have been selected for pioneering missions with JAXA, the U.S.

Space Force, the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat.

As more satellite operators adopt on-orbit servicing to routinely inspect, relocate, remove, and extend the life of spacecraft, the potential of a circular space economy — and a future of no waste in space — is being unlocked.

Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has a global presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Israel.

Find out more about Astroscale at www.astroscale.com .

At Astroscale UK we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture.

Our essential criteria are based solely on the requirements necessary to perform the role.

If any criteria could present a barrier, we are open to discussing reasonable adjustments and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process.

Astroscale UK is also open to supporting job share arrangements, to further our flexible working offering.

Note to recruitment agencies: Astroscale UK operates a preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency approaches.

Please do not forward candidate CVs or details in response to this advert, or to any Astroscale employee.