Software Engineer - GNC - StevenageReference Code: -en_GBContract Type: PermanentProfessional Communities: Software Engineering
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Your Role
Software Engineer focused on Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC).
Design, develop and test GNC algorithms in a rover context, as well as all the activities required to support this - with development ranging from numerical simulation models to the sensor hardware interfaces on our prototype rovers.
The key objective of the GNC algorithms for exploration rovers is autonomy. Hence, most of the functionalities to be implemented are there to enable the rover to navigate with as much on-board decision making as possible.
The development of the algorithms is realized on Linux based computers, using different languages (C/C++, Python, Bash, …). The use of the Robot Operating System (ROS) is more and more used for the prototyping activities. Most of the testing is performed on 1:1 scale prototype rovers that are tested indoors (in the Mars Yard) or outdoors during the Field Trials test campaign in a sand quarry. In parallel to testing the newly developed algorithms on prototypes, it is required to test all of the algorithms in a custom simulation environment.
Your Profile
Hold an Engineering/Physics/Maths degree (or are working towards one for interns)
Experience with the following technologies is highly desired (required for experienced applicants):
C/C++ development
Python development, in particular data processing and the use of graphing libraries
git for version control
Linux operating systems and bash CLI/scripting
Experience with the following technologies is beneficial:
GitLab/GitHub or similar platform for collaborative development
Continuous Integration (CI)
gcc, make, cmake and related compilation infrastructure
ROS 2, or other robotics middleware
Integrated development workflow, in particular use of VS Code as an IDE
Experience in the following topics:
Control algorithms, in particular control of actuators or processing of sensor data (e.g. IMU, lidar) and vision based navigation
Simulation modelling, developing models of equipment, dynamics or the environment
Robotics hands on skills, e.g.:
soldering
basic electronics
basic networking
basic knowledge about cameras
OS installation and package management
Abilities :
can do attitude
can work individually and also as part of a team
speak up mindset
accept group democratic decisions
What you’ll love about working here
Open access to digital learning platforms
Digital campuses on AI, Cloud, Data or Sustainability
Award winning career acceleration programs
Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or
Need to know
A permanent role with Capgemini, requiring 3 days of on-site presence at the Stevenage site
All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
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