AOCS Design Junior_Engineer

Thales Group; Roma; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Alenia Space in Rome is seeking a Junior Attitude and Orbit Control System Design Engineer to contribute to the full subsystem lifecycle from feasibility studies to in-flight activities. You will work on architecture sizing, control and estimation algorithms, hardware spec support, and verification through simulations, with opportunities to grow in an international engineering group.

The role requires a Master in Aerospace Engineering, fluency in English, problem-solving mindset, and

Qualifications

• Master degree in Aerospace Engineering with focus on attitude control or control systems.
• Fluent in English with strong listening and reading skills.
• Proactive, organized, and able to work in a team.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to deliver within constraints.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to all phases of the subsystem lifecycle from feasibility studies to in-flight activities.
• Participate in architecture definition, sizing and technical justification.
• Analyze attitude perturbations environment and support hardware spec management.
• Design, implement and verify control modes and estimation algorithms.
• Assist in monitoring the technical procurement of hardware components.
• Support flight operations for in-orbit activities and data analysis.
• Model units and configure design frameworks for testing.
• Travel to other locations for short or mid-term periods as needed.

Skills

Matlab

Simulink

C++ programming

Automatic code generation

Space engineering standards

English (fluent)

Education

Master degree in Aerospace Engineering

Job description

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

We are looking for an Attitude and Orbit Control System Design Junior Engineer CANDIDATES THAT WOULD IMPRESS US

You have graduated with a Master Degree in Aerospace Engineering with a specific focus on attitude control or in Control Systems Engineering. You are fluent in English with excellent listening and reading skills. You have a proactive attitude and a strong problem-solving mindset. You are highly organized and methodical with excellent communication skills. You are able to manage multiple tasks and work effectively within a team. You have a strong orientation towards achieving results within given constraints.

COMPETENCIES:

You can master the kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies with gyroscopic stiffness and flexible appendages. You have a deep understanding of sensors and actuators technology. You are familiar with optimal estimation theory and robust control theory. You are proficient in Matlab, Simulink and C++ programming. You have familiarity with automatic code generation which will be considered an advantage. You have knowledge of space engineering standards which will be considered a plus.

LIFE AS AN ATTITUDE AND ORBIT CONTROL SYSTEM DESIGN JUNIOR ENGINEER ROLE

• As a Junior Engineer within Thales, you will contribute to all phases of the subsystem lifecycle from feasibility studies to in-flight activities.
• You will participate in the architecture definition, sizing and technical justification.
• You will contribute to the analysis of the attitude perturbations environment.
• You will support the specification and technical management of hardware units.
• You will support the design, implementation and verification of control modes and estimation algorithms.
• You will provide support in compiling control system design and analysis reports.
• You will support the validation of avionics across different simulation stages on the test bench.
• You will support the modeling of units and the configuration of proprietary design frameworks.
• You will assist in monitoring the technical procurement of hardware components.
• You will support flight operations for in-orbit activities, investigations and data analysis.
• You will work primarily in Rome but you may be required to travel to other locations for short or mid-term periods.

YOUR CAREER AT THALES

Future opportunities will allow you to discover other domains or sites. You will be able to evolve and grow your competencies in different areas: Room for and attention to personal development Build your talents in another domain of Thales Group, discovering new products, new customers, new country or move to a more complex solution Choose between a technical expert or a leadership path Build an international career within a leading Engineering Group

Type of contract: Permanent Experience: 0 - 1 Years CCNL Met/Ind - B1 €34.637,14 - €36.010,13 Performance Bonus (PDR): up to 4.025€

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife.

Great journeys start here,