Senior AOCS Systems Engineer

Senior AOCS Systems Engineer

Argotec

San Mauro Torinese, Italy

To support our Company’s growth, we are looking for an enthusiastic Senior AOCS Systems Engineer who will be part of our Systems Engineering Unit, contributing to the development of innovative and exciting space missions based on Small Satellite satellites, with a primary focus on the AOCS and GNC areas a Systems Engineer.

DUTIES

As a Senior Attitude and Orbital Control Systems (AOCS) System Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development, qualification, and testing of the ADCS and/or propulsion subsystems, ensuring their proper integration within the spacecraft architecture and space mission project.

The activities will include (but are not limited to):

• AOCS suite (ADCS and Propulsion subsystems) technical lead throughout all mission phases, from initial concept (Phase 0/A) up to in-flight operations (Phase E);
• Perform engineering calculations, analysis, modelling and simulations to calculate GNC/AOCS performances;
• Perform technical trade-off, sizing and architecture selection of PS and ADCS hardware;
• Drive the spacecraft GNC architecture according to technical requirements and specifications;
• Management of system budgets with particular focus on deltaV, momentum and pointing budgets;
• Day-to-day collaboration and coordination with the project team;
• Monitoring, control and review of external partners’ work and design; lead technical meetings and propagation of outcome to the internal project team;
• Support the system engineering plan, design report, development and verification plan;
• Produce technical documentation for reviews with customers, subcontractors and suppliers;
• Support and involvement in spacecraft AIT, AIV and qualification activities with a primary focus GNC/AOCS suite;
• Interface with Quality Manager/Officer and involvement in (external/internal) NRB and NCR and configuration control processes.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in Aerospace, Space Engineering or related technical field;
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within space sector;
• High flexibility and team-working capability;
• Hands-on and proactive approach;
• Ability to work with tight schedules;
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary and international teams;
• Excellent communication and team-oriented spirit;
• Excellent written and oral communication in English.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Excellent knowledge of spacecraft sensors and actuators;
• Excellent knowledge of spacecraft propulsion systems (chemical, cold gas and electrical technologies);
• Excellent knowledge of pointing performances index (APE, RPE, AKE);
• Knowledge of spacecraft architecture and mission phases;
• Knowledge of orbital and attitude dynamics;
• Development and implementation of AOCS simulator and analyses execution;
• Experience with momentum management strategies;
• Experience in implementation of AOCS/GNC solutions and integration with respect to the spacecraft architecture;
• Familiar with ECSS standard and tailoring (ECSS-E-ST-35C, ECSS-E-ST-60-10C, ECSS-E-ST-60-30C, ECSS-E-ST-10C);
• Practical experience running test campaigns (functional, TVAC, vibration, leak and proof etc.);
• Continuous learning attitude and commitment to excellence;
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements and stakeholder needs;
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, working under tight deadlines.

ADDITIONAL ASSETS

• Proven experience in implementing AOCS suite solutions, from design to in-orbit operations;
• Hands-on experience with proximity operations space missions;
• Participation in project reviews under ESA supervision;
• Practical experience in real-time spacecraft operations, including execution of AOCS maneuvers and spacecraft commissioning;
• Strong background in GNC algorithm design, such as navigation filters, guidance strategies, and control systems;
• Expertise in GNC FDIR design and implementation;
• Advanced proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, Python, and C/C++.