Junior and Senior GNC / AOCS Engineers
12:month contract (with potential extension)
Location
Hybrid (mix of remote and on:site working) : full remote available
Overview
We are seeking Junior and Senior Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) / Attitude and Orbit Control System (AOCS) Engineers to support the development, analysis, and validation of spacecraft control systems. This role will contribute across the full lifecycle of space missions, from concept and design through testing and operations.
Key Responsibilities
(Scope and autonomy will vary depending on junior or senior level)
:Design, develop, and analyse GNC/AOCS algorithms for spacecraft attitude and orbit control
:Perform system:level analysis and simulations to verify performance and stability
:Develop and maintain MATLAB/Simulink (or equivalent) models
:Support AOCS architecture definition, including sensors, actuators, and control laws
:Contribute to requirements definition, verification, and validation activities
:Support software implementation, testing, and debugging of GNC/AOCS functions
:Participate in system integration, test campaigns, and mission support activities
:Produce and maintain technical documentation and design reports
:Collaborate with systems, software, and hardware teams
Junior Engineer Responsibilities (Additional Focus)
:Support senior engineers in algorithm development and analysis
:Develop models, simulations, and test cases under guidance
:Learn and apply industry standards and best practices
:Assist with test execution and data analysis
Senior Engineer Responsibilities (Additional Focus)
:Lead GNC/AOCS design activities and technical decision:making
:Own subsystem requirements, interfaces, and verification strategies
:Mentor junior engineers and provide technical oversight
:Act as a key technical point of contact with stakeholders and customers
Required Skills and Experience
Essential (All Levels)
:Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Control Engineering, Physics, or similar
:Strong understanding of control systems theory
:Experience with GNC/AOCS concepts (e.g. attitude determination, control laws, orbit dynamics)
:Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or similar modelling tools
:Good problem:solving and analytical skills:/l