AOCS Engineer

microTECH Global LTD Winnersh, Berkshire, Wokingham, Berkshire; Berkshire; South East England; England 3 days ago

Type Full Time
Pay Not listed
Work Onsite
Experience 5 years experience

AOCS Engineer focuses on this role involves designing and optimizing the architecture, algorithms, and integration of sensors and actuators to maintain precise satellite orientation.

What the role involves

  • This role involves designing and optimizing the architecture, algorithms, and integration of sensors and actuators to maintain precise satellite orientation.
  • Algorithm Development : Design and implement advanced ADCS algorithms to support various pointing modes and attitude control scenarios, ensuring precise control over satellite orie.
  • Testing and Validation : Develop and execute hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) tests, ground-based simulations, and in-orbit commissioning to validate ADCS performance. Troubleshoot.
  • On-Orbit Operations : Support on-orbit guidance, navigation, and control (GNC) system calibration, commissioning, and operations, including maneuver planning and fault management.

Skills and requirements

  • TsEducational Backgroun d: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferre.
  • D.Industry Experienc e: Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in spacecraft attitude determination and control, with hands-on experience in the development, testing, and operation of.
  • S.Programming Skill s: Proficiency in C/C++ for embedded systems development, with experience in Python and MATLAB for simulation and data processing. Familiarity with version cont.
  • N.Simulation and Testin g: Experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing, satellite simulation, and ADCS algorithm validation. Ability to design and execute comprehensive test plan.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Additional role context

  • Resolve issues during the integration and testing phases.
  • T.System-Level Understandin g: Solid understanding of closed-loop control systems, orbital mechanics, and spacecraft dynamics. Ability to conduct detailed trade-off analyses to opt.
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