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AOCS Engineer

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United Kingdom , Reading

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Job Description:

This role involves designing and optimizing the architecture, algorithms, and integration of sensors and actuators to maintain precise satellite orientation. Key tasks include developing advanced control algorithms, modeling system performance, integrating ADCS hardware, and validating functionality through simulations and testing. Post-launch, the role supports on-orbit operations, including calibration, manoeuvre planning, and troubleshooting to ensure mission success.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead the development and evolution of the spacecraft ADCS architecture, including the design and integration of sensors, actuators, reaction wheels, magnetoquers and control algorithms to achieve mission requirements
  • Design and implement advanced ADCS algorithms to support various pointing modes and attitude control scenarios, ensuring precise control over satellite orientation and stability
  • Perform detailed sensor and actuator characterization, modeling, and simulation to predict system performance and optimize the design
  • Specify, evaluate, and select ADCS components, including reaction wheels, magnetorquers, star trackers, IMUs, and sun sensors
  • Develop and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests, ground-based simulations, and in-orbit commissioning to validate ADCS performance
  • Support on-orbit guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) system calibration, commissioning, and operations, including maneuver planning and fault management

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in spacecraft attitude determination and control, with hands-on experience in the development, testing, and operation of ADCS systems
  • Strong knowledge of ADCS components and systems, including sensors (IMUs, magnetometers, star trackers) and actuators (reaction wheels, magnetorquers)
  • Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development, with experience in Python and MATLAB for simulation and data processing
  • Solid understanding of closed-loop control systems, orbital mechanics, and spacecraft dynamics
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, satellite simulation, and ADCS algorithm validation

Nice to have:

  • A Master’s degree is preferred
  • Experience with GNC systems is a significant plus
  • Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
What we offer:
  • Equity and Competitive Salary
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc
  • Hybrid Work - A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week
  • We provide a relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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