Automation & Control Engineer

Sidereus Space Dynamics

Salerno, Italy

Sidereus Space Dynamics is a European commercial launch vehicle company that is developing a new generation of space vehicles, including EOS, a fully reusable single-stage-to-orbit launch vehicle. We are looking for an Avionics Design Engineer with a strong background in electronics and a focus on embedded software to join our talented team of engineers in an extremely experiment-based research and development environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and refine dynamic models of aerospace vehicles, focusing on accuracy and efficiency.
Design and implement thrust vectoring control systems to optimize vehicle performance.
Ensure precise trajectory tracking and control for various mission profiles.
Apply advanced control techniques such as Model Predictive Control (MPC), Extended Kalman Filter (EKF), and Kalman Filter (KF) in real-world scenarios.
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to integrate control systems with vehicle hardware.
Conduct rigorous testing and validation of control algorithms on simulators and real hardware.
Work on the implementation of control models on FPGA or dedicated hardware platforms, learning and applying new skills as required.
Engage in sensor fusion and signal processing to enhance vehicle control and performance.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Automation Engineering, Control Engineering, or a closely related field.
Strong foundation in aerospace concepts and dynamics.
Proficiency in Python and the Anaconda suite for scientific computing.
Experience with Simulink and auto-generated code from Simulink for real-time systems.
Familiarity with C programming and embedded systems development.
Knowledge of sensor fusion, signal processing, and cleaning techniques.

Preferred Skills & Experiences:

Proven expertise in using control tools such as MPC, EKF, and KF.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of working independently or as part of a team.
A passion for the aerospace industry and a continuous drive to learn and apply new technologies.
Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.

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