GNC Engineer - Trajectory and Guidance (m/f/d)

Mission Brief 

As part of the Guidance, Navigation, & Control team, you will lead the technical development of the autopilot of the launch vehicle. You will be responsible for developing the necessary simulation environments, investigating launch vehicle configurations and implementing algorithms. Furthermore, you will actively drive the development of future GNC software.

Your Role in Our Space Mission: 

• Perform trajectory iterations as a vital part of the mission analysis
• Support development of closed loop guidance schemes
• Be able to perform, setup and analyze Monte Carlo simulations
• Support the mission analysis and flight licensing procedure and documentation
• Write and evaluate interdisciplinary GNC requirements to other departments
• Develop and verify physical models (sloshing dynamics, flexible body dynamics, 6DOF rigid body dynamics, Vibration) for the purpose of controller design, filter selection and system performance evaluation

Qualification Checklist 

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mathematics or similar
• At least 3 years of experience in mathematical modelling, development and validation of algorithms throughout the disciplines of Guidance, Navigation and Control
• Strong background in mathematical modelling and data analysis in MATLAB and all relevant Tools (Simulink, Stateflow, autocoding etc.) 
• Proficient in trajectory optimization using ASTOS
• Proficient in data analysis in frequency and time domain with Python
• Basic knowledge in rigid body and Orbit mechanics
  
• Proficient in nonlinear system modelling
• Experience with large software projects in GIT
• Maintain and drive a high standard of technical documentation 
• Able to formulate technical requirements
• Take responsibility for technical decisions  
• Willing to go the extra mile when needed

Benefits 

• Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
• 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
• Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
• Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
• Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
• Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
• Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
• Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
• And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.         

Who we are

We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.

Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.

We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.

We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!

Want to find out more about us?

Visit www.isaraerospace.com