GNC Systems Engineer

Aurora is an established supplier of skilled manpower to ESA and in particular at ESTEC and ESAC. Aurora has the opportunity to expand our support to ESA in the domain of TEC-SWC - Software & Control Systems Engineering .

Happiness of our employees has proven key to obtaining excellent results and a client who also regards us highly for excellent service.

Specific Tasks

• Support definition of GNC requirements and contribute to the elaboration of System/Mission Requirements related the GNC domain.
• Support analyses and trade-offs for GNC systems, software, and hardware units.
• Support monitoring the verification and validation process of GNC systems throughout all project phases.
• Support provision of expertise in the GNC discipline to the AIT and AIV processes and to in-flight activities (e.g. LEOP, commissioning, in-flight anomaly investigations).
• Support the definition, analysis, and verification of GNC-level and system-level Fault Detection Isolation and Recovery (FDIR).
• Support in defining, initiating and managing GNC Systems R&D activities covering both long- and short-term needs.
• Support the dissemination of the results of the GNC Systems activities performed and the transfer of knowledge across the Agency.
• Provide support during execution of R&D activities for mission enabling GNC system concepts, GNC simulation modelling, GNC systems model-based engineering, machine learning application to GNC systems, and advanced guidance, control, navigation/estimation, and optimization techniques.
• Support laboratory activities to evaluate and prototype new GNC systems, functions/algorithms and sensors.
• Perform integration, functional and performance testing of relevant hardware and software elements in the facility.

Qualification Requirements

• Master's Degree or equivalent in adequate fields, such as Control Engineering and/or Aerospace Engineering and/or Electrical Engineering.
• At least 4 years of experience in the design, tuning, analysis and simulation of GNC systems in different project phases.
• Proven knowledge of modern control design methods, commercial model-based design tools (MATLAB).
• Experience with rapid-prototyping of hardware-in-the-loop systems.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• Desire to work both autonomously and as part of a team, in an international multicultural environment.
• Solution oriented mindset, with a customer focused communication skill.

Legal And Security Requirements

• All applicants must be legally allowed to work in The Netherlands
• Applicants are required to provide a copy of their passport and degree certificate. Aurora will validate the Degree with the issuing University and provide evidence to ESA.
• Prior to issuing a letter of employment the applicant shall provide to Aurora a recent official document declaring that they are of good conduct from the country where currently resident.

Location

The work will be performed at the European Space Technology and Research Centre ( ESTEC ) at Noordwijk, The Netherlands.

Contract

• The selected candidate will receive good remuneration in line with ESA Job Class.
• Will be registered for both social security and tax in the Netherlands.
• The standard working hours are 40 per week. There are 12 public holidays and an additional 30 annual days holiday.
• Training to improve efficiency and provide strength for future career are of course included.
• Aurora assist with relocation both with support and financially.
• Aurora contributes 15,4% of pensionable salary to a company pension scheme and employees can optionally make additional contributions.

To be considered for this Position

Prior to 2026-01-15 , please apply via our Job Application form .

Aurora will agree conditional employment terms and conditions with candidates before presenting them.

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