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Aocs Engineer

Finland, Espoo Employment contract · Job Posted January 10, 2026
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In this role, you will bring your expertise and passion in topics related to attitude and orbit control for a fleet of tens of Earth-Observation satellites. You will work in a multidisciplinary AOCS domain, which is responsible for developing and maintaining all systems directly involved in controlling the spacecraft attitude and orbit.

Job Responsibility

  • Bring your expertise and passion in topics related to attitude and orbit control for a fleet of tens of Earth-Observation satellites
  • Work in a multidisciplinary AOCS domain, which is responsible for developing and maintaining all systems directly involved in controlling the spacecraft attitude and orbit

Requirements

  • BS/MS in Physics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or similar field
  • 4-7 years experience in designing, operating or testing AOCS equipment or space equipment in general
  • Good understanding of astro-dynamics and fundamental principles of attitude determination and control
  • Experience working with electronic laboratory hardware (power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.)
  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
  • Working knowledge of Python and Git

Nice to have

  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment (such as electrical, controls, mechanical, thermal)
  • Electric propulsion experience
  • Experience with libraries and or/software used in answering flight dynamics questions (e.g. STK, GMAT)
  • Experience working with GNSS
  • Experience working with C++

What we offer

  • Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance
  • A yearly benefit budget to spend as you wish (i.e. on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.)
  • Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
  • Relocation support (i.e. flight tickets, accommodation, relocation agency support)
  • Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, or certification schemes
  • Inspiring and collaborating offices and silent workspaces enable you to focus
  • A wide variety of the best coffee, tea, snacks, and sweets to accompany your daily space mission
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