Job Description & How to Apply Below
An innovative and fast-growing space technology company is seeking an AOCS Engineer to support the design, development, integration, and operation of advanced spacecraft platforms.
This role plays a critical part across the full satellite lifecycle - from early architecture and algorithm development through hardware integration, validation, and on-orbit operations.
Key Responsibilities
System Architecture & Design
Lead the development and evolution of the spacecraft AOCS architecture
Design and integrate sensors, actuators, reaction wheels, magnetorquers, and control algorithms
Ensure system performance meets mission-level pointing and stability requirements
Algorithm Development
Design and implement advanced attitude determination and control algorithms
Support multiple pointing modes and control scenarios
Optimise system performance for precision and robustness
Simulation & Modelling
Characterise sensors and actuators through modelling and simulation
Develop and maintain spacecraft simulators for system validation
Conduct trade-off analyses to optimise AOCS performance
Hardware Integration
Specify, evaluate, and select AOCS components (e.g., star trackers, IMUs, sun sensors, magnetometers, reaction wheels)
Integrate AOCS hardware with spacecraft subsystems
Support system-level verification activities
Testing & Validation
Develop and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests
Perform ground-based simulations and commissioning activities
Troubleshoot integration and performance issues
On-Orbit Operations
Support AOCS calibration and commissioning
Assist with manoeuvre planning and fault management
Provide technical support during mission operations
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 (reaction wheels, magnetorquers)
Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems
Experience with MATLAB and/or Python for modelling and simulation
Experience with hardware integration, system validation, and testing
What's Offered
Competitive salary
Equity participation
Comprehensive private healthcare (including dental and optical)
Relocation package
Visa sponsorship
Opportunity to work across the full satellite lifecycle in a high-ownership engineering environment
Note that applications are not being accepted from your jurisdiction for this job currently via this jobsite. Candidate preferences are the decision of the Employer or Recruiting Agent, and are controlled by them alone.
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
To Search, View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap here to make a Search:
Search for further Jobs Here:
×