Details:
- Salary: £150 - 350 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Stevenage Hertfordshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
GNC Developer
Rate - Negotiable
Stevenage - 3 days on-site
Clearance required: BPSS
'This role requires additional vetting, which means this could take longer than our normal onboarding process. You will require additional vetting for this position, which means the process can take longer than the usual onboarding process with Capgemini. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you have any queries.'
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled GNC (Guidance, Navigation & Control)*Developer/Algorithm*Engineer to support the development of autonomous navigation capabilities for rover platforms. The role focuses on designing, validating, and integrating advanced algorithms that enable intelligent, on-board decision-making in challenging environments.
Key Responsibilities
Algorithm Development
Design and develop advanced GNC algorithms for autonomous rover navigation
Implement capabilities to enable real-time, on-board decision-making and autonomy
Ensure robustness and reliability of algorithms for operation in complex terrainsSimulation & Prototyping
Develop and maintain numerical simulation models to validate algorithm performance
Integrate GNC algorithms with rover sensor systems and hardware interfaces
Support rapid prototyping activities using Robot Operating System (ROS 2)Testing & Validation
Validate algorithm performance within custom simulation environments
Conduct hands-on testing on full-scale prototype rovers, including:
Indoor testing in controlled environments
Outdoor field trials in realistic terrain
Analyse test results and iterate on algorithm performance
Preferred Skills & Experience (optional to include if needed)
Must have a strong background in robotics, control systems, or autonomous systems
Must have an experience with ROS / ROS 2
Proficiency in simulation tools and algorithm development (e.g., Python, C++, MATLAB)
Experience working with sensor integration (e.g., LiDAR, IMU, cameras)
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