AOCS Systems Engineer – Satellite Attitude & Orbit Control

ICEYE; United States; Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational healthcare

Relocation support

Annual benefit budget

Phone subscription

Professional development & training

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ICEYE is seeking an AOCS Engineer to help manage attitude and orbit control for a fleet of Earth-observation satellites. You will engage in design, verification, and anomaly investigations across the AOCS domain, ensuring precise attitude control and optimal orbital performance.

Collaboration with satellite ops, radar, and mechanical teams is essential. You will work across a constellation of 40+ satellites, contributing from design through maintenance, and supporting the deployment of new AOCS

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of AOCS fundamentals including attitude and orbit control.
• Experience with sensors/actuators used in AOCS such as reaction wheels, magnetorquers, star trackers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, GNSS.
• Proficient in Python and Git; Familiarity with C++ or Matlab is advantageous.
• 2–4 years designing, operating, or testing AOCS equipment or space equipment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and improve on-orbit performance of AOCS components across the constellation.
• Lead anomaly investigations and verify AOCS procedures and maintenance.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams (satellite ops, radar, mechanical, electronics, manufacturing, product).
• Contribute to design decisions and lifecycle management of AOCS systems.

Skills

First-principles mindset

AOCS fundamentals

Python

C++

Matlab

Git

Education

BS/MS in Physics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics

Tools

STK

GMAT

GNSS

Job description

ICEYE is seeking an AOCS Engineer to help manage attitude and orbit control for a fleet of Earth-observation satellites. You will engage in design, verification, and anomaly investigations across the AOCS domain, ensuring precise attitude control and optimal orbital performance.

Collaboration with satellite ops, radar, and mechanical teams is essential. You will work across a constellation of 40+ satellites, contributing from design through maintenance, and supporting the deployment of new AOCS