AOCS Engineer Verified today

The Role

You will bring expertise in attitude and orbit control for a fleet of Earth observation satellites. Working in the multidisciplinary AOCS domain, you will develop and maintain all systems directly involved in controlling spacecraft attitude and orbit. Your work has direct impact on precise attitude control and optimal orbital performance across the constellation.

You will be involved in the complete lifecycle of AOCS systems from design phases to maintenance of existing systems. By analyzing and improving on-orbit performance, defining verification procedures, and leading anomaly investigations, you will enable the high-quality SAR imagery ICEYE delivers to customers.

Key Responsibilities

AOCS Performance and System Design

• Analyze and improve on-orbit performance of AOCS components across the constellation
• Perform performance analyses and trade studies to evaluate different ADCS and propulsion hardware solutions
• Lead market studies and designs for AOCS components and introduce new AOCS components into satellites following established processes

Operational Reliability

• Define, execute and maintain verification procedures for AOCS components
• Lead or participate in AOCS anomaly investigations involving engineers from multiple engineering domains to understand root causes
• Participate in definition, execution and maintenance of operational procedures related to AOCS

Technology Development and Continuous Improvement

• Propose, evaluate and implement process improvements that affect the spacecraft constellation with 40+ satellites in orbit
• Lead introduction of new AOCS equipment and/or design updates
• Interface with other teams and departments including satellite operations, radar, mechanical, electronic, manufacturing, and product

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS in Physics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar field
• 2-4 years experience in designing, operating or testing AOCS equipment or space equipment in general
• Strong understanding of AOCS fundamentals: rigid body motion, differential equations, coordinate transformations, 3D geometry, feedback loops, and state estimation
• Basic understanding of orbital dynamics and astro-dynamics
• Strong understanding of underlying principles of operation and failure modes of sensors and actuators: reaction wheels, magnetorquers, star trackers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, GNSS
• Strong understanding of performance drivers of AOCS systems
• Proven track record of owning cross-domain systems involving feedback control loops over their complete lifecycle including maintenance and operations
• Broad knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines including controls, mechanical and electronics
• Experience working with electronic laboratory hardware such as power supplies and oscilloscopes
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Python and Git

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with C++
• Experience in multi-disciplinary environments spanning electrical, controls, mechanical, and thermal disciplines
• Working knowledge of flight dynamics software such as STK or GMAT
• Experience working with GNSS systems

Employment Details

• Permanent full-time position
• Hybrid work arrangement
• Location: Espoo, Finland or Warsaw, Poland
• Reports to Engineering Lead, AOCS Hardware
• Employment is subject to applicable security screening including SUPO

What We Offer

• Occupational healthcare, occupational and accident insurance
• Yearly benefit budget to spend on sport, transport, bike benefit, wellness, lunch, etc.
• Phone subscription with iPhone of choice
• Relocation support including flight tickets, accommodation, and relocation agency support
• Time for self-development, research, training, conferences, and certification schemes
• Inspiring collaborative offices and silent workspaces