Iván Cota Chaves

AOCS/GNC Engineer with expertise in Mission Analysis, Orbital Mechanics, Control Systems, Systems Engineering, Attitude Dynamics, Optimal Guidance, Sensors and Actuators, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence for Pose Estimation, Flight Software, Mode Management, Modelling and Simulation. Working in Aerospace & Defense industry.

AOCS/GNC Engineer at AVS NEXT (Added Value Solutions) (2023-12 – Present)

• Contribute to the in-house development of AOCS/GNC systems by supporting requirements specification, defining architectures, and executing preliminary designs.
• Develop detailed designs and code algorithms and models, actively participating in testing, verification, and validation (V&V) processes.
• Implement and collaborate on MBSE-MBD workflows using MathWorks tools for the robust design, development, and testing of AOCS/GNC systems.
• Provide comprehensive technical support to the systems engineering team regarding AOCS/GNC tasks, mission analysis activities, and ECSS-compliant requirements reviews.
• Assist the systems engineering and LUR-1 operations teams by reviewing ADCS performance simulation results, utilizing commercial tools for validation, and analyzing telemetry data to validate flight maneuvers.
• Actively participated in formal milestone reviews and co-authored deliverable technical documentation for ESA-contracted missions (e.g., BOSS, ARRAKIHS).
• Technical Environment: ROADS, NAGUSI (on-orbit servicing satellite), LUR-1 (launched August 2024), BOSS Orbital Transfer Vehicle (ESA study), ARRAKIHS (ESA mission).

AOCS/GNC Trainee at AVS NEXT (Added Value Solutions) (2023-02 – 2023-12)

• Developed a synthetic image simulator for pose estimation utilizing artificial intelligence algorithms.
• Supported the System Engineering Team with mission analysis activities for LUR-1.
• Derived an optimal guidance law for orbital transfers utilizing low-thrust propulsion.
• Technical Environment: Quantum Space Docking, LUR-1.

Master of Science (MSc) in Aeronautical Engineering – Rey Juan Carlos University (2026-03)

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering (Specialization in Aerospace Vehicles) – Rey Juan Carlos University (2019-09 – 2023-11)