Senior AOCS & GNC Engineer

Senior AOCS & GNC Engineer

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? At D-Orbit, we're pioneering the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, our company has been at the forefront of helping businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence.

Role overview: You will contribute to all the AOCS design life-cycle starting from phase A/B up to the in-flight activities. These activities include, but are not limited to, supporting/leading AOCS S/S conception and design, beside to the support to all the AIV/AIT tasks.

Roles & Duties

• AOCS S/S conception and architectural tradeoff
• AOCS S/S sizing definition and justification
• AOCS S/S requirement flow-down from system and/or service specification
• AOCS S/S Modes / Sub-Modes definition w.r.t the expected operative scenarios and FDIR management
• Definition of FDIR strategies
• GNC Algorithm implementation & verification
• AOCS S/S V&V activities including performance assessment, SIL, PIL and HIL and all the related documentation
• AOCS Modeling and performance analysis at System level
• Supplier interface and technical authority for equipment’s scouting
• VCD Management at S/S level

Required Skills and Competences

• Extensive knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink Environment
• Principal architectures of AOCS S/S
• Typical performance and assessment for AOCS design and verification
• Estimation Theory and practical implementation of related algorithms
• Control Theory and practical implementation of related algorithms
• ESA AOCS standard ECSS-E-ST-60
• ESA Pointing Budget standard
• Knowledge about typical Sensors/Actuators and related GSE to be used during the design verification
• Knowledge of Requirement traceability tool (Jama, Codebeamer, etc.)
• Knowledge of Procurement Process (EQSR, TRR, QR)

Plus: SW Automatic Code Generation, lower level language (C, C++), Python

Education and Soft Skills

• Master Degree in Aerospace or Control Engineering with a focus on Orbital and Attitude Dynamics and Control
• At least 8 years in AOCS relevant roles, with experience in technical management of resources
• Fluent English knowledge, at least B2 level
• Team player with strong communication
• Problem Solving attitude and knowledge of AI tools

Hiring Process: Application review, initial chat, technical interviews, offer. We strive to respond to all candidates. Note: This is NOT a full remote job for extra-EU applicants; you need visa to work in Italy. Some activities must be carried out in our facilities; others can be performed remotely. We value diversity and inclusivity and aim for an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute.