Senior AOCS Engineer

Pixxel Space; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Pixxel Space in Bengaluru, India seeks a Sr. AOCS Engineer to lead attitude and orbit control software for a LEO imaging satellite constellation. The role requires 6+ years in GNC/AOCS and advanced degrees in aerospace, physics or controls.

You will design, model, and implement AOCS subsystems, work with flight software and simulation teams, and own end-to-end development from design to commissioning.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/M.Tech/MS/Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Controls or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Design, model and develop Attitude Determination and Control system for LEO spacecrafts
• Collaborate with systems and mission teams to scope capabilities and requirements for the AOCS system
• Perform trade studies and select the necessary sensor and actuator suites to meet the subsystem requirements
• Design and implement algorithms to support various pointing modes and attitude control scenarios
• Implement control algorithms into modular, scalable and maintainable mathematical models
• Work with the flight software team to deploy the models against the simulation software
• Develop plans for end-to-end integration, test, and calibration
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for spacecraft AOCS architecture definition, design, and development
• Take end-to-end ownership of the subsystem development from design through implementation, testing, deployment, and commissioning

Skills

Satellite systems

Orbital mechanics

Classical dynamics

Low-earth orbit environment

Control hardware

Orbital manoeuvring theory

Flexible body control

Sensor navigation filters

Flight software development

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

HIL simulation

Monte Carlo simulation

Git

Jira

STK

FreeFlyer

Orekit

GMAT

Education

Bachelor's/M.Tech/MS/Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or Controls

Tools

Git

STK

FreeFlyer

Orekit

GMAT

Matlab Simulink

Python

Job description

Job Summary

Role: Sr. AOCS Engineer. Employment Type: Full Time. Location: Bengaluru, India. Educational Qualification: Bachelors / M.Tech / MS / Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Controls or equivalent. Work Experience: 6+ years of relevant work experience (as a GNC or an AOCS engineer).

Role Description

This role will contribute towards the development of attitude and orbit control subsystems for a LEO imaging satellite constellation. If you love working at the cutting edge of technology and want to contribute towards making the world a better place by bringing down the benefits of space down to earth, this is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Design, model and develop Attitude Determination and Control system for LEO spacecrafts
• Collaborate with systems and mission teams to scope capabilities and requirements for the AOCS system
• Perform trade studies and select the necessary sensor and actuator suites to meet the subsystem requirements
• Design and implement algorithms to support various pointing modes and attitude control scenarios
• Implement control algorithms into modular, scalable and maintainable mathematical models
• Work with the flight software team to deploy the models against the simulation software
• Develop plans for end-to-end integration, test, and calibration
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for spacecraft AOCS architecture definition, design, and development
• Take end-to-end ownership of the subsystem development from design through implementation, testing, deployment, and commissioning

Desirable Skills Certifications

• Strong understanding of satellite systems, orbital mechanics, classical dynamics and the low-earth orbit environment
• Strong understanding of spacecraft control and determination hardware and its implementation
• Experience with orbital manoeuvring theory, flexible body control, sensor/navigation filters, and flight software development
• Proficiency and practical experience developing in Matlab Simulink, and Python
• Strong programming skills in at least one high-level programming language (Python preferred)
• Ability to understand, break down, and solve complex problems independently
• Good communication skills (verbal and written), ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Mission design and orbit simulation experience using software tools (STK, FreeFlyer, Orekit, GMAT etc.) or custom software is preferred
• Full lifecycle development experience of LEO spacecraft
• Hardware-in-the-loop and Monte Carlo simulation experience
• Version control (Git)
• Project Management (Jira)

Candidate Acumen

A strong desire to work in an unstructured, high-growth, fast-paced start-up environment.

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