Spinworks > AOCS Engineer

AOCS Engineer

Are you passionate about embedded systems? Do you enjoy finding a simple solution for a complex problem? Would you like to participate in the end-to-end development of intelligent payloads for nano-satellites?

Job Description

  • Analyse applicable AOCS/GNC system requirements
  • Perform AOCS/GNC functional analysis and elaborate applicable Work Breakdown Structures
  • Elaborate suitable AOCS/GNC architecture designs to applicable requirements
  • Manage and contribute to developing AOCS/GNC algorithms for orbital missions
  • Develop covariance analysis tools to assess state estimation performance 
  • Implement AOCS/GNC models into Matlab/Simulink simulation tools
  • Elaborate and execute model verification and validation strategies
  • Elaborate system verification and validation test reports
  • Optimize AOCS/GNC parameters in collaboration with image processing experts to achieve required system performance
  • Elaborate and contribute to project documentation including system test, V&V, performance assessment and other applicable documentation

Minimum Qualifications

  • BA/BS (Licenciatura) Engineering degree in Physics/Robotics/Aerospace or equivalent
  • C/C++ programming
  • Experience with AOCS/GNC development in Matlab/Simulink
  • Prior Experience in the scope of European Space Agency projects

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming
  • Experience in orbit determination and mission analysis

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Are you passionate about space systems? Do you enjoy tackling complex engineering challenges across multiple disciplines? Would you like to contribute to the end-to-end development of small satellites and intelligent payloads, and see your work progress towards qualification, launch and space operations?
Are you passionate about embedded systems? Do you enjoy finding a simple solution for a complex problem? Would you like to participate in the end-to-end development of intelligent payloads for nano-satellites?
Are you passionate about embedded systems? Do you enjoy finding a simple solution for a complex problem? Would you like to participate in the end-to-end development of intelligent payloads for nano-satellites?