ADCS Satellite Engineer — Attitude, Sensors & Lab Sim

Lynk Global; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading satellite communications company is seeking an ADCS Engineer to design and implement satellite attitude determination and control systems. This role involves evolving the ADCS architecture, developing algorithms, and ensuring system integration. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of related experience, including programming proficiency in languages such as Rust, C, or Python. Strong knowledge of satellite control systems is an advantage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with satellite attitude determination and/or control systems.
• Recent participation in projects developing space hardware and software, preferably satellite attitude determination and/or control.
• Programming proficiency in one or more programming languages is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement satellite attitude determination and control systems.
• Evolve satellite ADCS architecture including components and systems.
• Support development and integration of satellite ADCS components.

Skills

Satellite attitude determination and control systems

Programming in Rust, C, Python, MATLAB

Working with Linux systems

IMUs and magnetometers

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in physics, engineering, or related field

Tools

Microcontrollers

Job description

A leading satellite communications company is seeking an ADCS Engineer to design and implement satellite attitude determination and control systems. This role involves evolving the ADCS architecture, developing algorithms, and ensuring system integration. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of related experience, including programming proficiency in languages such as Rust, C, or Python. Strong knowledge of satellite control systems is an advantage.