Holt Executive are currently partnered with a global leader in Space Sustainability, a dynamic and rapidly growing technology and engineering innovator who are making hugely positive contributions to tackle the growing problem of space debris, making space and our orbits safer for future generations.

They require a GNC Systems Team Lead to lead the overall design and verification of the Guidance, Navigation, Computer Vision, and Control subsystem for future missions.

The GNC systems require both standard and bespoke GNC & Computer Vision algorithms and hardware, which need to be integrated together and with the wider satellite bus. This is cutting- edge, very complex, innovative and forms some of the company’s most important intellectual property.

Visa sponsorship and relocation package can be provided.

Responsibilities for the GNC Systems Team Lead:

Drive development of GNC systems (requirements, FDIR, V&V strategy etc.) ensuring integration of GNC algorithms, Computer Vision algorithms and GNC Hardware for missions.
Drive the logical integration of the technical GNC subsystem work packages, including subsystem development and verification plans.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines in the planning, design and development of mission/system to ensure required GNC subsystem performance and compatibility.
Plan and execute GNC subsystem verification and test activities.
Drive GNC subsystem’s review gates and contribute to mission review gates.
Conduct state-of-the-art research into GNC (hardware and algorithm) designs and perform subsystem level design and trade-off analysis.
Support GNC algorithm development for missions.
Support development of GNC software architecture, with designs leading towards an overall GNC software solution.
Liaise with customers and/or suppliers to characterize GNC system constraints/requirements, identify and/or present the technical GNC solution.
Lead the team to deliver GNC related specifications, analysis, and verification activities.
Mentoring the team and providing expert technical feedback. 
Experience required by the GNC Systems Team Lead:

Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or another relevant engineering/science discipline. 
5+ years’ relevant experience in a GNC related field.
Hands on experience of most of the following: 
Development of GNC systems
GNC requirement derivation and verification
Design and implementation of control laws and navigation algorithms.
Theoretical knowledge of guidance strategies for RPO missions. 
Translating algorithms into operational flight software.
GNC hardware integration and test
Previous experience in leading commercial engineering teams.
Matlab/Simulink development skills (desirable).
C/C++ software development and/or Embedded software development skills (desirable). 
Benefits

Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology.
9/75 work pattern (optional).
Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment.
Hybrid working available.
25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday.
Life insurance and long-term sick pay.
Private healthcare.
Visa sponsorship and relocation package considered.
If your skills and experience match this GNC Systems Team Lead opportunity, we encourage you to apply now