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.

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