Darwin Recruitment are currently hiring for a GNC Engineer in Italy.

Key Responsibilities

* Design and develop GNC/AOCS algorithms for CubeSats, including attitude determination and control, orbit control and station-keeping, by executing simulations and performing analyses to contribute to preliminary vehicle design

* Develop flight system algorithms and implementations for small satellites, primarily using auto-coded MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, in coordination with the embedded software team

* Define and size the vehicle control system architecture to meet mission and performance requirements

* Develop, implement, and test ADCS hardware, including sensors and actuators

* Contribute to the development of concept of operations, mission analysis and mission planning for CubeSat missions

* Participate in team discussions on vehicle architecture and design for current and future projects

* Analyze flight data and provide solutions for in-orbit anomalies and performance optimization

Requirements

* Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field, with a focus on control systems

* Maximum 3 years of experience in GNC/AOCS design and analysis, preferably for CubeSats or small satellites

* High proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink. Coding skills, in Python and C/C++, is being a plus

* Strong foundation in orbital mechanics, spacecraft dynamics, and control theory

* Familiarity with spacecraft hardware, including IMUs, magnetometers, star trackers, reaction wheels, and magnetorquers

* Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing and real-time control systems

* Understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle control systems

* Proficiency in written and spoken English

* Team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude, fostering a collaborative and fun work environment

* High energy, motivation, and a can-do attitude, with a hands-on approach to problem-solving

* Open-minded and adaptable, ready to contribute ideas and take initiative in a fast-paced setting

* Proactive and willing to take on new challenges, with a strong desire to learn and grow

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

James Godfrey