The Space Flight Technology department supports the satellite and sounding rocket missions operated by the German Space Operations Center (GSOC). The department provides the necessary flight dynamics services and also conducts pioneering research and development activities for the operation of space missions. This includes work in the areas of GNSS-based navigation of satellites, sounding rockets and launch vehicles, on-orbit servicing (OOS), space situational awareness (SSA) and on-board real-time evaluation of payload and sensor data.
The On-Orbit Servicing and Autonomy team develops Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) systems for autonomous rendezvous, which are required for orbital servicing or active debris removal missions. The group develops flight software for automated optical relative navigation and operates a robotic hardware-in-the-loop test facility, the European Proximity Operations Simulator (EPOS) 2.0.
Support us in our research on the rendezvous flight software for a sustainable orbit. Develop concepts and methods for autonomous relative navigation and test them in an end-to-end simulation environment that is unique in Europe. Join our team and use the opportunity to work with modern development methods in space technology research (code reviews, continuous integration, agile project management, etc.).
As part of our team you will be responsible for the following tasks:
Scientific studies on automated relative navigation in the far-range area for on-orbit servicing missions:
Scientific work for the operation and development of the European Proximity Operations Simulator (EPOS) 2.0
Look forward to a fulfilling job with an employer who appreciates your commitment and supports your personal and professional development. Our unique infrastructure offers you a working environment in which you have unparalleled scope to develop your creative ideas and accomplish your professional objectives. Our human resources policy places great value on a healthy family and work-life-balance as well as equal opportunities for persons of all genders (f/m/x). Individuals with disabilities will be given preferential consideration in the event their qualifications are equivalent to those of other candidates.
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