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Senior Guidance Navigation & Control Engineer

Location: Navi Mumbai

Role and Responsibilities

1. Algorithm Development
2. Optimal Trajectory Design: Develop state-of-the-art algorithms for trajectory planning and optimization to achieve mission goals efficiently and reliably.
3. Guidance Strategies: Implement robust guidance techniques for dynamic environments, ensuring adaptability to real-world scenarios.
4. Navigation Solutions: Employ sensor fusion methodologies (e.g., Kalman filtering, Bayesian inference) for accurate state estimation and navigation.
5. System Modeling and Simulation
6. Physical System Modeling: Create detailed mathematical models of physical systems, accounting for complex interactions and environmental factors.
7. High-Fidelity Simulations: Design and execute simulation frameworks to validate models and predict system behavior under various operational conditions.
8. Dynamic Analysis: Analyze system dynamics and performance across multiple domains, including linear and nonlinear regimes.
9. Control System Design
10. Control Strategies: Design and implement advanced control systems, including PID, adaptive, and model predictive controllers (MPC).
11. Actuator and Sensor Integration: Model and incorporate actuator and sensor dynamics to ensure control precision and system stability.
12. Real-Time Implementation: Deploy control algorithms in real-time systems with strict performance constraints.
13. Testing and Iteration
14. Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing: Perform rigorous HIL testing to validate hardware-software integration and performance.
15. Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) Simulations: Leverage SIL testing to ensure software robustness before deployment.
16. Continuous Improvement: Analyze test results to refine models, algorithms, and control designs, driving iterative improvement.
17. Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
18. Integration with Systems: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that GNC solutions align with broader system objectives and constraints.
19. Data Analysis and Insights: Interpret simulation and experimental data to provide actionable insights and recommendations for system enhancement.
20. Documentation and Communication
21. Produce detailed technical documentation, including specifications, design reports, and validation plans.
22. Present complex concepts and results effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related discipline, with a focus on Aerospace or Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Systems.

Technical Expertise

Core Competencies

• Profound knowledge of control theory, dynamics, and optimization techniques.
• Expertise in guidance, navigation, and control algorithm development.
• Deep understanding of system modeling and simulation principles.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink, Python, or equivalent tools for simulation and algorithm development.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as C++, Python, or embedded systems development.
• Familiarity with sensor fusion techniques, including Kalman filtering and extended Kalman filters (EKF).
• Experience in actuator and sensor modeling, as well as real-time system implementation.

Domain Knowledge

• Familiarity with orbital mechanics, trajectory optimization, or motion planning is highly desirable.
• Understanding of proximity operations, rendezvous strategies, or precision control challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with real-world testing, validation, and deployment of GNC systems.
• Knowledge of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) and software-in-the-loop (SIL) frameworks.
• Experience in designing fault-tolerant systems and implementing redundancy in critical systems.
• Familiarity with mission planning and autonomy frameworks for dynamic and challenging environments.

Key Attributes

• Analytical Thinking: Exceptional ability to solve complex, multidisciplinary problems with precision and creativity.
• Team Collaboration: Proven track record of working effectively in cross-functional teams, balancing technical and organizational priorities.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex ideas with clarity.
• Passion for Excellence: A commitment to pushing boundaries and delivering innovative solutions that redefine what’s possible.