GNC for robotics: artificial intelligence and future operations

Position: Research appointment (pre-doc) Institute: Uni. Padua
Posted on: 01/07/2026 Elapsing! Deadline: 16/07/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IIND-02 - Applied Mechanics

Description

The research programme aims to develop and validate GNC technologies for proximity operations, capture, and stabilization of orbital targets using an autonomous satellite equipped with an articulated arm. The activities include the design of guidance, relative navigation, and control algorithms, also based on artificial intelligence techniques, and their progressive validation in simulation, on relevant hardware, and in experimental laboratory facilities representative of orbital conditions

Compensation

28,500 Euro

Number of positions

1

Maximum duration

12.0

Funding body

Dipartimento di ingegneria industriale - Università degli Studi di Padova