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AOCS/GNC Engineer

Stevenage
2 months ago
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At Capgemini Engineering​
The world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.​
About the job you’re considering​
AOCS (Stevenage/Hybrid)
Are you a passionate engineer looking to explore the potentials of GNC avionics or Attitude and Orbit Control Systems?
Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.​

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including: ​identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)​

Your role
This position is to provide engineering support to a team of exploration rover control engineers.
The role will involve design, development and test of algorithm prototype code (adhering to a defined coding standard for the team) and also support tools (post processing, CI server, test harness etc.) which may be permitted to deviate from the coding standard, if justified. Testing is using both a custom simulator in the team's SDE and also on hardware and outdoors (e.g. in the car park) for larger distance tests. The successful candidate will be expected to support merge reviews for the less experienced engineers (in terms of software experience), as part of the team's sprint process.
You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.​
Your skills and experience​
languages/technologies primarily: Linux, Python, C, cmake, bash, scripting, some C++ (but not too much) CI (Cont. Integration), git, GitLab, Confluence, Jira, agile
o Development environment: vscode + some useful extensions
o Bonus points if you will have: HW integration, basic electronics, networking, basic knowledge about cameras. Filtering/estimation
o Mathematical modelling: Should be able to build a model in Matlab/Simulink
o Having participated in a GNC/AOCS project at some point of the development and validation cycle.
o Programming skills:
Essential
• General computer literacy, including MS Office
• Basic Linux knowledge
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with very good
• Matlab and Simulink.
Desirable
• C language or a similar programming experience. with very good team working skills
• Basic knowledge on version control
• Experience with Jira / Confluence
Don’t meet every single requirements? Studies have shown women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.​
Your security clearance ​
To be successfully appointed to this role you will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks. ​
There are no nationality or residency restrictions, although if you have resided outside of the UK within the last 3 years, further checks may be required.​
There are other criteria and checks required for BPSS, and throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.
What does ‘Get The Future You Want ‘ mean for you?​
You’d be joining an accredited Great Place to work for Wellbeing in 2024. Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us as an organisation. We see a healthy and happy workforce a critical component for us to achieve our organisational ambitions. ​
To help support wellbeing we have trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ across each of our business areas, and we have invested in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.
You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.
Why you should consider Capgemini​
Growing clients’ businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free-thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what’s possible. It’s why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world’s leading businesses, and it’s how you’ll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge, and always pushing yourself to do better, you’ll build the skills you want. You’ll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.​
Get the Future You Want

About Capgemini
Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion

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