Control Engineer - Reaction Wheels (all genders)

Reflex Aerospace; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International team

Urban Sports Club

Corporate benefits

Training budget €1,500

Permanent contract

Private pension 20%

Hybrid work model

30 days vacation

Zusammenfassung

Reflex Aerospace in Berlin is seeking a Control Engineer for Reaction Wheels to develop control algorithms and embedded software for in-house reaction wheels, collaborating with systems, mechanical, electronics, AOCS and Flight Software teams.

The role involves designing control strategies, building plant models for tuning, implementing software via autocode or embedded C, and owning the FDIR process while developing algorithms for star trackers or magnetorquers in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of control systems and mechanical dynamics.
• Hands-on experience with reaction wheels or similar actuators.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and embedded code generation.

Aufgaben

• Participate in system design with reaction wheel team members.
• Evaluate and implement control strategies and state machines at component level.
• Create plant models for simulation and tune parameters to meet targets.
• Develop software via autocode generation or embedded C.
• Own the FDIR process and control software testing for robustness.
• Develop algorithms for star trackers or magnetorquers.
• Collaborate with AOCS and Flight Software teams.

Kenntnisse

Control systems

Mechanical dynamics

Team collaboration

Hands-on

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Mechatronics

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Embedded C

Jobbeschreibung

Control Engineer - Reaction Wheels (all genders)

Berlin

Full-time

As a Reaction Wheel Control Engineer, you will develop the control algorithms and embedded control software for our in-house reaction wheels. You will work closely with systems, mechanical, electronics, AOCS, and Flight Software engineers to translate product-level performance targets into robust control solutions for operation in space.

Your Mission:

• Take part in the system design by working closely with the other reaction wheel team members.
• Compare, select, and implement control strategies and a state machine for reaction wheels on component level.
• Create a plant model for simulation and use it to tune the parameters to meet the control performance targets.
• Software development / implementation either by autocode generation or embedded C programming.
• Own the entire FDIR process and control software testing and evaluate the control robustness.
• Develop algorithms for other components such as star trackers or magnetorquers.
• Collaborate closely with AOCS and Flight Software team.

Your Background:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of control systems, mechanical dynamics, and field oriented control.
• Hands-on experience with reaction wheels, electric motors, or similar actuators.
• Experience with simulation tools like Matlab/Simulink.
• Experience with Code generation in Matlab or embedded C.

What We Offer:

• Collaborate with a diverse multinational team crafting the next wave of cutting-edge satellites. Embark on this exciting journey with us from the outset, leaving your indelible mark on a dynamic company and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the space industry.
• Keep your energy levels high with company-sponsored memberships for Urban Sports Club as well a discount in the public transport.
• Access to Corporate Benefits - A website with many discounts for various brands.
• An annual training budget of 1.500€.
• We exclusively offer permanent employment contracts, reflecting our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting sustainable career growth within our organization.
• A 20% contribution to your private pension plan.
• We provide a hybrid work model along with flexible working hours, empowering you as the owner of your time management.
• Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation and a special company holiday on April 12th, celebrating the International Day of Human Space Flight and the spirit of exploration.

• Collaborate with a diverse multinational team crafting the next wave of cutting-edge satellites. Embark on this exciting journey with us from the outset, leaving your indelible mark on a dynamic company and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the space industry.
• Keep your energy levels high with company-sponsored memberships for Urban Sports Club as well a discount in the public transport.
• Access to Corporate Benefits - A website with many discounts for various brands.
• An annual training budget of 1.500€.
• We exclusively offer permanent employment contracts, reflecting our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting sustainable career growth within our organization.
• A 20% contribution to your private pension plan.
• We provide a hybrid work model along with flexible working hours, empowering you as the owner of your time management.
• Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation and a special company holiday on April 12th, celebrating the International Day of Human Space Flight and the spirit of exploration.

Join Reflex Aerospace and be a driving force in shaping the next era of space exploration! We look forward to your application.

About us

Reflex Aerospace, a NewSpace startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in Munich and Berlin, has been leading the charge to provide advanced dual-use satellite technology at unparalleled speed. The company is leveraging the latest techniques to modernize payload-centric satellite development and production, achieving significantly faster delivery times and enhanced reliability. By applying algorithmic engineering and streamlined system design processes, Reflex accelerates the delivery of satellites enabling lightning-fast innovation for our customers.