GNC / AOCS engineer | space

Indra Group, Tech for the future

Indra Group is a global leader in technology and consulting, driving innovation across defense, aerospace, air traffic, mobility and digital transformation. We are strengthening our Space Engineering team by hiring GNC/AOCS senior engineer.

Responsibilities:

Indra Space is selecting one engineer to be integrated in the GNC/AOCS Competence Centre of the Flight Systems Business Unit, to support new growth areas in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC), including Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS).

The work of the GNC/AOCS Competence Centre is oriented to the design, development, specification, and validation of autonomous systems, including GNC and AOCS systems, for a broad range of aerospace platforms, including

• Satellite formation flying, rendezvous, in-orbit servicing (IOS) and active debris removal (ADR)

• Launch vehicles

• Entry, descent, and landing on planets (Earth, Mars) & natural satellites

The following types of responsibilities are envisioned:

• Specification, design, implementation, and validation of GNC/AOCS and FDIR algorithms, to be applied to satellites, launchers, and re-entry vehicles, among others, and/or

• Model-based design implementation of GNC/AOCS algorithms

• Simulator design, implementation, and testing

• Mathematical modelling

• Specification and validation of GNC/AOCS solutions

• Analysis and trade-off of hardware solutions

• Specification and support to procurement of sensors and actuators

• Interface with the overall system team

• Technical and team management

What are we looking for?

At least 3 years of experience in the practical application of the domains relevant to the post (relevant MSc & PhD studies would also be considered), such as:

• Practical experience in aeronautical/aerospace GNC/AOCS and FDIR solutions (experience in ESA/European programmes is welcome)

• Control and simulation of dynamic systems

• Classical and robust control techniques (including fixed-structure H¥ synthesis, m analysis, LPV control)

• On-board guidance solutions, including optimization

• On-board navigation solutions, including Kalman filtering

• Orbital mechanics and atmospheric flight dynamics

• FDIR design, implementation, and validation

• Experience with Matlab and Simulink

• Good programming skills (C/Python)

• The following personal skills are valued:

  • Good level of English, spoken and written.
  • Capability to integrate in and work within a team
  • Self-initiative
  • Autonomy and self-development
  • Responsibility towards the customer and colleagues

What We Offer

• Work-life balance:  Our working model is built on flexibility and autonomy, helping you balance your professional and personal life.
• Career development:  We offer career opportunities aligned with your skills, experience, and professional aspirations.
• Continuous learning:  Grow your expertise through on-the-job training and access to our learning platform, designed to develop your skills and unlock your full potential.

Our Commitment

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We promote professional growth, ensure equal opportunities throughout recruitment, development, and career progression, and provide a working environment free from discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, or any other protected characteristic.