About this job

As AOCS Engineer, you will follow AOCS-related activities on D-Orbit spacecraft, following the whole subsystem lifecycle, including algorithms development, testing, and deployment. You will be asked to design and develop the subsystem, coordinating with system engineering; manage technical data exchanges with suppliers;  follow prototyping and engineering activities up to subsystem qualification. You will also take part in AIV of flight model and support operations from mission setup to in-flight AOCS testing and maintenance.

The strong initial focus of this position will be precise real-time orbit determination and control, with applications to proximity operations or Earth Observation missions.

Responsibilities

• Top-level design and requirements definition, starting from mission and payload requirements;
• Detailed AOCS system and operation design and verification, coordinating with the rest of the spacecraft system and subsystems;
• Subsystem modules, sensors and actuators definition, and procurement. Activities might include design, prototyping, testing and manufacturing of in-house developed hardware or technical support to the selection, procurement and acceptance of third-party supplied items;
• AOCS mode, algorithm, and control design;
• Development and simulation of AOCS determination and control algorithm;
• Support to orbital operations of AOCS subsystem;
• Authoring of Technical documents.

Profile

• Knowledge of spacecraft System Engineering;
• At least two years of working experience in AOCS/GNC or Ph.D. education in relevant subjects;
• Proficiency with online and offline system estimation and model identification techniques;
• Proficiency with control techniques;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Proactive attitude and ability to work in a team and individually;
• Knowledge of precise orbit determination and control is a strong plus;
• Experience in CubeSat and/or Minisat projects is a strong plus;
• Advanced University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) preferably in Aerospace/Space Engineering or Automation Engineering;
• Full professional proficiency in the English language is mandatory.