Senior GNC Engineer
About us
We are EnduroSat! A fast-growing space scale-up at the forefront of satellite innovation, specializing in advanced software-flexible satellites for commercial, governmental, and scientific missions. Our goal is to make space universally accessible by offering streamlined space service
What is the role?
As a skilled guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) engineer you will join our AOCS team where you will play a crucial role in the GNC design, modeling, and analysis for our range of spacecraft and upcoming missions.
Some of your daily tasks will include:
- Design, develop, and test GNC algorithms.
- Conduct simulations and analysis to assess the performance of GNC systems under various mission scenarios.
- Collaborate closely with the other engineering teams to integrate GNC solutions into the overall satellite designs.
- Perform hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and Monte Carlo simulations.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of attitude determination and control systems.
- Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting and resolving GNC-related issues during satellite development and operations.
- Collaborate with external partners and vendors to ensure the integration of state-of-the-art GNC technologies.
What do we look for?
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics, aerospace or related engineering field.
- 3+ years of work experience in GNC.
- Software Development experience with C++ or Python.
- Excellent knowledge and work experience with MATLAB/Simulink.
- Knowledge of sensors, actuators, and hardware components used in satellite GNC systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills, self-driven, and able to work with little supervision.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Openness to knowledge sharing.
- A quick learner, proactive, self-starter, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion about space!
How to Stand Out:
- Familiarity with CubeSat standards and small satellite systems.
- Experience with on-orbit operations and satellite mission planning.
- Previous involvement in space mission development and execution.
- Openness to knowledge sharing
- Understanding the importance of last-mile delivery
- A quick learner, proactive, self-starter
- A positive attitude
- Passion about space
Why EnduroSat?
- Fast-paced and delivery-focused culture
We work with well-defined quarterly based objectives, that allow us to fast track the progression of our work and improve as we go
- Tough engineering challenges & hard-core R&D
You will be able to work on unique space technology and build next-gen innovations, while mentored by world-recognized space experts
- Constant learning and progression
Own your personal growth by navigating through our career progression framework and educational programs
- Chance to join our space educational program
Meet international space experts and improve your knowledge and skillset with our hands-on educational program