AOCS & GNC Architect (m/f/d)
Being the AOCS & GNC architect, you are responsible to ensure that the S/S fulfils the mission needs. You will be leading a small team of AOCS & GNC engineers and need to make sure that they can work at their best. Meeting the S/S requirements derived in time and cost is a key to the success of the mission. During the project, you will need to complete the following tasks:
- Definition of the AOCS S/S architecture and relevant trade offs
- Participation to project system team as reference for AOCS topics
- Definition and management of AOCS S/S interfaces with other satellite subsystems
- Coordination of small team (3-5 persons) of AOCS/GNC engineers in the project team
- Definition of the AOCS S/S Specification
- Definition of AOCS FDIR concept
- Interface the AOCS department flight SW responsible for the design, development, and validation of the project AOCS flight SW Preparation of technical documentations for S/S review
- Review and evaluation of AOCS equipment suppliers’ technical proposal
- Technical support to procurement of AOCS equipment (e.g.: sensors, actuators, ground support equipment)
- Participation to major system, subsystem and unit design review
- Definition of AOCS S/S verification and validation activities
- Support AOCS test activities at unit (sensors, actuators), subsystem and system levels (integrated spacecraft)
- Support the definition of AOCS S/S in-flight operational procedure
- Support to satellite proposals and system studies for AOCS & GNC topics
It is important to us that the AOCS & GNC Architect is fit for the tasks that are waiting for them. Hence, we are looking for somebody that brings along the following set of qualifications, experience, attitude, and skills. In case you think you might have a gap in the one or the other aspect, please make us aware, so that we can define measures and goals for your personal development.
- Master or comparable qualification (or PhD) in aerospace engineering, mechatronics engineering or similar
- Professional experience of at least 5-7 years
- Experience in the space business, especially with AOCS & GNC S/S design development and verification (HW and SW)
- Technical leadership of a small team of AOCS & GNC engineers
- Good knowledge on AOCS & GNC HW (sensors & actuators), different technologies and suppliers (European & worldwide)
- Good Knowledge of AOCS & GNC SW, namely attitude estimation, guidance, control algorithms
- Good knowledge of Matlab and C programming language
- Experience with Python and/or other scripting languages is a plus
- Knowledge of ECSS standards
- Good leadership skills in a cooperative work style
- Good communication and conflict management skills
- High motivation and proactive involvement
- Excellent conceptual and problem solving skills
- Ability to work in international teams
- Willingness to undergo a security clearance check
- Fluent in English (fluent in German is a plus)