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Guidance-Navigation-Control (GNC) Engineer
Location:
Forres, Moray
Description:
We are currently looking for Guidance-Navigation-Control (GNC) Engineer who will help to build the launch vehicle guidance, navigation and control system and the tools needed to perform its validation. The exact role responsibilities will be flexible depending on your experience and skills, but you will have the opportunity to play a critical part in the development of our technology. Orbex Orbex is a leading micro-launch company with our Prime vehicle being prepared to launch from our home spaceport, Space Hub Sutherland. We are well placed to be one of the first operational micro-launch companies in Europe with over €40m of project financing secured, a number of customers signed up, our launch licence application submitted, and backing from organisations including UKSA and ESA. We are a rapidly growing company with staff located between our production and test facilities in Forres, Scotland and Copenhagen, Denmark. Working on cutting edge advances in rocket fuel technology, Prime’s carbon footprint is up to 96% lower than comparable vehicles, leading to innovations in propulsion and tank structures. A state-of-the-art re-flight system means we can recover and reuse our technology, and innovations in separation mechanisms mean we leave no debris in space. Having developed in-house production capability, we can 3D print complex engines, produce full-scale carbon composite fuel tanks, and have avionics and software testing labs in both Scotland and Denmark. Based in Forres, you will be right in the heart of this fast-paced cutting-edge company, gaining a unique insight into what it takes to build a new launch vehicle for a buoyant commercial market. Orbex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is working towards a more diverse workforce in the aerospace industry. The Position The position includes the following tasks and responsibilities: Participate in the verification of the GNC system through PIL/HIL test campaigns and develop the required tools Participate in the testing and integration of the GNC sensors and actuators Participate in the GNC sensors calibration Contribute to the design reviews for the GNC system and the development of models for the GNC FES Contribute to the Launch Vehicle tanks pressure regulator Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree or higher in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, control systems engineering, or equivalent experience Experience in aerospace or similar environment, working in GNC or a relevant field Launch vehicle or spacecraft GNC algorithms and simulators development in Matlab-Simulink Desirable experience with GNC sensors calibration and operations of navigation sensors including IMUs and GNSS receivers Personality Orbex is a fast-moving company with a strong focus on quality. We are looking for colleagues who work hard, deliver reliably and put the team above themselves. Typically you will be: A creative, lateral thinker Detail- and quality-oriented Flexible, dedicated, trustworthy Adventurous and team-oriented Calm under pressure We are a fast-moving company which gives great responsibility to our engineers. You will be exacting and detail-oriented, able to find innovative solutions to complex problems, flexible, trustworthy and team-oriented. Location This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s UK engineering and manufacturing headquarters. Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It's close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort. If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location. Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland. If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep. Security You must be a European citizen or from a country that is a signatory to the MTCR convention. You may be required to undergo security screening and criminal record checks. Benefits For the right candidate, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes: A competitive salary dependent on experience Share Options in the company Relocation assistance where appropriate Company Cycle to Work scheme Visa sponsorship for you and your family is available where appropriate Powered by JazzHR
Company:
Orbex Space
Posted:
January 25 on The Resumator
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