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Overview An innovative and fast-growing space technology company is seeking an AOCS Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and o... Role: AOCS Engineer, Category: Engineering
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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
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