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Airbus pioneers sustainable aerospace for a safe and united world. The Company constantly innovates to provide efficient and technologically-advanced solutions in aerospace, defence, and connected services. In commercial aircraft, Airbus offers modern and fuel-efficient airliners and associated services. Airbus is also a European leader in defence and security and one of the world's leading space businesses. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions and services worldwide.
About us
An AOCS/GNC (Attitude and Orbital Control System/Guidance, Navigation and Control) engineer is required to join a team of analysts to work on current and future space missions. The job is a stimulating blend of learning and technical work and the successful candidate will gain extensive experience in the design and analysis of space mission GNC, for both small studies and large projects. The department provides the AOCS/GNC engineering analysis and support to a number of large ESA projects currently being conducted at Airbus DS.
The department provides the AOCS/GNC engineering and Mission Analysis support to a number of large ESA projects currently being conducted at Airbus DS Ltd. Stevenage and across Europe. These include a number of large ESA projects, as ExoMars Rover (a mission to land and operate an autonomous rover vehicle on Mars), the Mars Sample Return (NASA-ESA collaboration for bringing samples from the Martian surface back to Earth). The department also leads a number of technology R&D studies (both internal and external) in the areas of advanced AOCS, GNC/robotics and AI.
What will you be doing?
Main activities of the role may include;
The job is a stimulating blend of learning and technical work and the successful candidate will gain extensive experience in the design and analysis of space mission GNC, for both small studies and large projects. The department provides the AOCS/GNC engineering analysis and support to a number of large ESA projects currently being conducted at Airbus DS.
The department provides the AOCS/GNC engineering and Mission Analysis support to a number of large ESA projects currently being conducted at Airbus DS Ltd. Stevenage and across Europe. These include a number of large ESA projects, as ExoMars Rover (a mission to land and operate an autonomous rover vehicle on Mars), the Mars Sample Return (NASA-ESA collaboration for bringing samples from the Martian surface back to Earth). The department also leads a number of technology R&D studies (both internal and external) in the areas of advanced AOCS, GNC/robotics and AI.
You will perform AOCS/GNC design and analysis activities through the full engineering lifecycle from initial concept design through to support to validation, producing the associated documentation (design justifications, SW requirements for AOCS/GNC algorithms, performance analysis documentation etc.) and being able to develop SW to a prototype level (non-real time simulator development under C/Matlab).
Skills required
Please note, we love your interest in working for Airbus but we do ask that you make only one application. We encourage you to take time to decide which of our exciting opportunities is right for you and then submit an application that best represents you, your skills and experience in connection with the role you have selected.
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Essential
- A degree in a numerate discipline and preferably qualifications targeted at the space engineering sector.
- Knowledge of dynamics, filtering, estimation and/or control is essential.
- Experience in the use of Matlab, Simulink.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to interact comfortably within a team environment.
- Having participated in a GNC/AOCS project at some point of the development and validation cycle
Desirable
- Mathematical modelling
- Computer simulations
- Control Engineering
- Space industry
Please ensure that a covering letter detailing motivations and suitability for this position is included in your application.
Benefits
As a graduate with us, you’ll be a full-time employee and working on real projects and making a difference from day one. That’s why we make sure you’re properly rewarded for the work you do.
- £29,000 salary
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- A selection of voluntary benefits such as Employee car leasing scheme, financial advice, employee discounts with nationwide stores, and more!
- A competitive pension
- Tax-effective share plans
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible work arrangements
- An independent, 24-hour, confidential counselling service
Contact
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