Software Engineer in Stevenage

Job Description
KDC Projects / Ferchau UK require a Software Engineer to join Stevenage based team to support the C/C++ development, Python development with experience in Aerospace/ Space/ Automotive/ Industrial domains.
Key Activities
Design, develop and test GNC algorithms in a rover context, as well as all the activities required to support this – with development ranging from numerical simulation models to the sensor hardware interfaces on our prototype rovers.
The key objective of the GNC algorithms for exploration rovers is autonomy.
Hence, most of the functionalities to be implemented are there to enable the rover to navigate with as much on-board decision making as possible.
The development of the algorithms is realized on Linux based computers, using different languages (C/C++, Python, Bash, …).
The use of the Robot Operating System (ROS) is more and more used for the prototyping activities.
Most of the testing is performed on 1:1 scale prototype rovers that are tested indoors (in the Mars Yard) or outdoors during the Field Trials test campaign in a sand quarry.
In parallel to testing the newly developed algorithms on prototypes, it is required to test all of the algorithms in a custom simulation environment.
Essential skills and experience
Hold an Engineering/Physics/Maths degree
C/C++ development
Python development, in particular data processing and the use of graphing libraries
git for version control
Linux operating systems and bash CLI/scripting
MS office
Good communication skills – verbal and written.
Desirable Skills and Experience
Spacecraft systems experience.
GitLab/GitHub or similar platform for collaborative development
Continuous Integration (CI)
gcc, make, cmake and related compilation infrastructure
ROS 2, or other robotics middleware
Integrated development workflow, in particular use of VS Code as an IDE
Building 307
Aviation Park
Bournemouth Airport
Dorset BH23 6NW
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