AOCS Engineer

Overview

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.

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.

Design and implement advanced attitude determination and control algorithms. Support multiple pointing modes and control scenarios. Optimise system performance for precision and robustness.

Characterise sensors and actuators through modelling and simulation. Develop and maintain spacecraft simulators for system validation. Conduct trade‑off analyses to optimise AOCS performance.

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.

Develop and execute hardware‑in‑the-loop (HIL) tests. Perform ground‑based simulations and commissioning activities. Troubleshoot integration and performance issues.

Support AOCS calibration and commissioning. Assist with manoeuvre planning and fault management. Provide technical support during mission operations.

• 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

• 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