GNC Architect

About Aerospacelab

Aerospacelab is a leading company in the development of small satellites and earth observation services. Our mission is supported by an ambitious vertically integrated approach, combining design and manufacture of small satellites with the development of earth observation services.

Our Team

Our team consists of over 25 engineering experts, with a strong focus on hardware design, software development, and data science. We have offices in Louvain-la-Neuve, Bordeaux, and Lausanne, with a team of over 200 full-time employees.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled GNC Architect to join our team. As a GNC Architect, you will be responsible for developing the GNC system for our satellite platforms, from concept to in-flight validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture GNC needs and establish operational concepts, turning them into feasible solutions by proposing an architecture for the GNC.
• Follow up development process and AIT process.
• Ensure GNC consistency, managing interfaces, margin policy, and validation process.
• Demonstrate the GNC performances.
• Ensure on-time delivery of the GNC sub-system.
• Contribute to the platform validation on simulator.
• Contribute to the processing of GNC subsystem data from flight operations.

Requirements

• MSc degree in automation engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field.
• 5-10 years of professional experience in GNC.
• Advanced knowledge in the field of automation, spatial mechanics, and system dynamics.
• Knowledge of satellite hardware SCAO architectures.
• Autonomy, rigor, and ability to step back from your activities.
• Familiar with SCRUM & SAFe frameworks.

What We Offer

• Build your own career path.
• Direct impact on the growth trajectory of the company.
• Flat hierarchy.
• Fast-paced environment.
• Flexible ways of working.