Attitude and Orbit Control system (AOCS) / Guidance Navigation and Control (m/f)

Description de l'offre

Airbus Defence and Space SAS

Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2018 it generated revenues of € 64 billion and employed a workforce of around 134,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. Airbus is also a European leader providing tanker, combat, transport and mission aircraft, as well as one of the world's leading space companies. In helicopters, Airbus provides the most efficient civil and military rotorcraft solutions worldwide.

Our people work with passion and determination to make the world a more connected, safer and smarter place. Taking pride in our work, we draw on each other's expertise and experience to achieve excellence. Our diversity and teamwork culture propel us to accomplish the extraordinary - on the ground, in the sky and in space.

Description of the job

One vacancy for an Attitude and Orbit Control system (AOCS) / Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) Advanced Studies Engineer (m/f) has arisen within Airbus Defence & Space in Toulouse. The successful applicant will join the AOCS/GNC and FDS advanced studies department, in Toulouse.

The Advanced Studies engineer is in charge of the design of new AOCS/GNC concepts and technologies for Earth Observation, Telecommunications, Navigation, Science, Landing & Rendezvous, applicable to complex projects such as Galileo, Mars Sample Return, lunar landing systems, in-orbit servicing missions ….

Tasks & accountabilities

Within this context, you will be in charge of the following activities for both satellite system studies & technological Research, Technology & Development studies/contracts:

- Defining, analyzing and developing innovative concepts for future space missions (architectures, algorithms, actuators and sensors)
- Iteratively deriving the AOCS/GNC functional chain requirements & architecture from mission needs, environment, spacecraft characteristics and equipment performance
- Defining and designing AOCS/GNC algorithms, and assessing preliminary performance/feasibility on functional simulators
- Validating new concepts through an adapted approach (full simulation, prototype / Engineering Model development and tests, Software/Hardware In-the-Loop) and coordination with other engineering entities (on-board software, mechanical & electrical design, simulation tools)
- Supporting transfer to industrial development phases.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Required skills

You have an Engineering diploma or a Master's degree with a specialization in Space and/or Automatic Control, with an experience in a similar position in the Avionics/AOCS/GNC fields.
You also have skills in all/part of the following technical fields:
- Advanced control theory and signal filtering/processing,
- Space flight dynamics basics,
- Knowledge of Matlab/Simulink tools, as well as C/C++/JAVA, for modelling and functional simulation,
- Knowledge of AOCS/GNC system design & real-time implementation.

You are able to adapt to fast-changing contexts/requirements while maintaining technical quality/focus, and are able to rapidly identify key design drivers and synthesize recommendations.
An advanced level of English and French is required for this position. You have the following qualities:
- Innovative spirit,
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills,
- Good communication skills and ability to convince,
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, be proactive, flexible and reliable
- Sense of technical quality & commitment,
- Ability to work/interface with teams.

This position may require some travel to customer/subcontractor premises for technical meetings.