Senior Space Systems Engineer

3 days ago

Botany Bay, Australia Space Machines Company Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Space Systems Engineer to join our team at Space Machines Company. This is a unique opportunity to design, plan, and implement Rendezvous and Proximity Operation capable Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems and approach strategies in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Job Description

This role involves analysing, designing, implementing, and validating GNC algorithms for on-orbit servicing spacecraft. You will contribute to the development of GNC software and simulation packages, as well as implement, maintain, and perform robust GNC software.

Additionally, you will develop test plans and procedures for GNC hardware validation and calibration activities, oversee the correct execution of these plans, and perform GNC hardware trade studies and analysis. You will also assist with GNC hardware procurement and collaborate with the GNC Lead to investigate and plan R&D into new methods and technologies that contribute to on-orbit servicing capabilities.

As a Senior Space Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for contributing to on-orbit commissioning and validation activities.

Requirements
  • A Master's degree or higher in science/engineering with a focus on AOCS or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience in GNC/AOCS Engineering.
  • Experience simulating spacecraft systems in Matlab/Simulink.
  • Strong knowledge and experience of GNC algorithm design, modeling, and testing.
  • Knowledge and experience with navigation filtering and estimation methods.
  • Experience with MonteCarlo simulations for GNC software validation.
  • Experience with testing and validating GNC HW systems.
  • Knowledge of RPO Relative Navigation Methods and Algorithms.

Preferred qualifications include experience with Git-based version control, vision-based navigation/estimation, CI/CD of Auto-code, and knowledge of C/C++.

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