In-Orbit Services GNC Engineer - Relative Navigation
The Exploration Company · Munich, Bavaria, DE
Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuell...
Job description
Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit and that can carry cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run. We are seeking a highly skilled GNC Engineer with a strong background in relative navigation to join our team during the preliminary design phase of an innovative in-orbit services spacecraft . In this role, you will be responsible for integrating the relative navigation module into the main GNC framework, developing simplified navigation performance models, and planning/executing Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) tests to validate GNC performance. Your expertise will directly contribute to the spacecraft’s ability to autonomously rendezvous, dock, and perform precision operations in orbit. Key Responsibilities: 1. Relative Navigation Module Integration Integrate the relative navigation module into the main GNC framework, ensuring seamless communication and data flow between subsystems. Collaborate with software and systems engineers to define interfaces and protocols for relative navigation sensors (e.g., LiDAR, vision-based systems, RF). 2. Development...