Develop spacecraft descent GNC algorithms, sensor models, and navigation systems, using C/C++ and Python. Evaluate performance, support closed-loop and system-level testing, and apply failure mode analysis.
About this role
This role sits within the System Design Group and supports the design and development of lunar landers and other spacecraft transportation or communication/navigation platforms. The engineer contributes to detailed design and mission qualification across one or more projects, coordinating interfaces among spacecraft subsystems and operations teams.
Responsibilities include defining product baselines, requirements, system architecture, interface control documents, design goals, test plans, and operational concepts. The role also covers system-level trade-offs, technical budgets for mass, propellant, power, communications links and data, risk mitigation, verification planning, and maintenance of Model-Based Systems Engineering tools. Work may involve Structure, Thermal, Avionics, GNC, Propulsion, Communications, or Software domains, with programming in Python, Matlab, or equivalent and standards such as ECSS or MIL-STD.
Applicants need a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or an equivalent field, plus at least three years of systems engineering experience in the space industry using a Model-Based Systems Engineering approach. They also need at least three years in a relevant spacecraft engineering domain, spacecraft requirements experience, and business-level English.
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