AOCS Engineer

AOCS Engineer: (Company Name - Subscribers only)

Overview

An innovative and fast-growing space technology company is seeking an AOCS Engineer to support the design, development, integrat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n, and operat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n of advanced spacecraft platforms.

This role plays a critical part across the full satellite lifecycle – from early architecture and algorithm development through hardware integrat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n, validat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n, and on-orbit operat(Company Name - Subscribers only)ns.

Key Responsibilities

System Architecture & Design

• Lead the development and evolut(Company Name - Subscribers only)n of the spacecraft AOCS architecture

• Design and integrate sensors, actuators, react(Company Name - Subscribers only)n wheels, magnetorquers, and control algorithms

• Ensure system performance meets miss(Company Name - Subscribers only)n-level pointing and stability requirements

Algorithm Development

• Design and implement advanced attitude determinat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n and control algorithms

• Support multiple pointing modes and control scenar(Company Name - Subscribers only)s

• Optimise system performance for precis(Company Name - Subscribers only)n and robustness

Simulat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n & Modelling

• Characterise sensors and actuators through modelling and simulat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n

• Develop and maintain spacecraft simulators for system validat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n

• Conduct trade-off analyses to optimise AOCS performance

Hardware Integrat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n

• Specify, evaluate, and select AOCS components (e.g., star trackers, IMUs, sun sensors, magnetometers, react(Company Name - Subscribers only)n wheels)

• Integrate AOCS hardware with spacecraft subsystems

• Support system-level verificat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n activities

Testing & Validat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n

• Develop and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests

• Perform ground-based simulat(Company Name - Subscribers only)ns and commiss(Company Name - Subscribers only)ning activities

• Troubleshoot integrat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n and performance issues

On-Orbit Operat(Company Name - Subscribers only)ns

• Support AOCS calibrat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n and commiss(Company Name - Subscribers only)ning

• Assist with manoeuvre planning and fault management

• Provide technical support during miss(Company Name - Subscribers only)n operat(Company Name - Subscribers only)ns

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• 2-5+ years’ experience in spacecraft AOCS/ADCS or GNC

• Strong understanding of closed-loop control systems, orbital mechanics, and spacecraft dynamics

• Experience with sensors (IMUs, magnetometers, star trackers, sun sensors) and actuators (react(Company Name - Subscribers only)n wheels, magnetorquers)

• Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems

• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python for modelling and simulat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n

• Experience with hardware integrat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n, system validat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n, and testing

What’s Offered

• Competitive salary

• Equity participat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n

• Comprehensive private healthcare (including dental and optical)

• Relocat(Company Name - Subscribers only)n package

• Visa sponsorship

• Opportunity to work across the full satellite lifecycle in a high-ownership engineering environment