ACS Engineer

York Space Systems; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

York Space Systems is seeking an Attitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer to design and develop aerospace technologies and contribute to ACS team growth. This role supports multiple programs, with potential impact on commercial and national missions.

The ideal candidate has a solid foundation in aerospace engineering, expertise with MATLAB/Simulink, and strong collaboration skills to work across software, avionics, and systems teams in Greenwood Village, CO on a full-time basis. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related technical field is required.
• 0-4 years of experience in aerospace, guidance/navigation/control, spacecraft systems, robotics, or related field.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink is required.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis, development, and test of algorithms, simulations, and system models for spacecraft attitude determination and control systems.
• Support software-in-the-loop, processor-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Assist with mission operations, telemetry review, and anomaly investigation under guidance from senior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, avionics, systems, flight operations, and manufacturing.
• Prepare technical presentations, analyses, and review materials for internal and customer design reviews.
• Support ACS hardware integration, vendor coordination, and related procurement activities to meet schedules.

Skills

Collaborative

Problem-solving

Written/verbal communication

Fast-paced environment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

York is looking for a talented Attitude Control Systems (ACS) Engineer who will support the design and creation of these aerospace technologies and contribute to the growth and development of the ACS team. This individual will work across a multitude of programs and have a direct influence on both commercial and national missions. Aerospace specific experience is desired, but not an absolute requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support analysis, development, and test of algorithms, simulations, and system models for spacecraft attitude determination and control systems.
• Support software-in-the-loop, processor-in-the-loop, and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Assist with mission operations, telemetry review, and anomaly investigation under guidance from senior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, avionics, systems, flight operations, and manufacturing.
• Prepare technical presentations, analyses, and review materials for internal and customer design reviews.
• Support ACS hardware integration, vendor coordination, and related procurement activities as needed to meet program schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or related technical field required.
• 0-4 years of experience in aerospace, guidance/navigation/control, spacecraft systems, robotics, or related field.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink required.
• Familiarity with dynamics, controls, estimation, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft attitude determination and control preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast-paced engineering environment.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office