Control Systems Engineer

SpaceNews; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceNews in Albuquerque seeks a Control Systems Engineer to help shape the future of space-based connectivity within its Space Technologies division. You will design, test, and analyze advanced control systems enabling high-bandwidth optical data transfer across the stars.

If you have a passion for precision engineering and want to see your work launch into orbit, we want to hear from you. You will work with gimbals and other actuated mechanical systems in a lab, translating models into

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Scientific discipline from an accredited four-year university.
• Strong foundation in classical and state-space control theory.
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory environment with control systems.
• Experience with high bandwidth control systems design.
• Experience working with gimbals and highly actuated mechanical systems.
• Ability to translate continuous-time control algorithms into discrete-time implementations.
• US Citizenship able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Algorithm & System Design: Develop robust control algorithms and translate continuous-time control models into high-performing discrete-time implementations.
• System Identification & Analysis: Conduct rigorous system identification and performance analysis to optimize precision pointing and tracking.
• Hardware Integration: Work directly with gimbals and other advanced actuated mechanical systems in a laboratory environment.
• Requirements & Testing: Analyze system-level requirements and conduct hands-on testing and characterization of electro-optic payloads.

Skills

Control theory

Discretization

System identification

Hardware integration

MATLAB/Simulink

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to shape the future of space-based connectivity? Our Space Technologies division is seeking a talented Control Systems Engineer to join a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will be an integral part of our cutting-edge Laser Communications Program, designing, testing, and analyzing advanced control systems that enable high-bandwidth optical data transfer across the stars.

If you have a passion for precision engineering and want to see your work launch into orbit, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Algorithm & System Design: Develop robust control algorithms and translate continuous-time control models into high-performing discrete-time implementations.
• System Identification & Analysis: Conduct rigorous system identification and performance analysis to optimize precision pointing and tracking.
• Hardware Integration: Work directly with gimbals and other advanced actuated mechanical systems in a laboratory environment.
• Requirements & Testing: Analyze system-level requirements and conduct hands-on testing and characterization of electro-optic payloads.

What You Bring (Required Qualifications)

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Scientific discipline (e.g., Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering) from an accredited four-year university.
• Core Theory: Strong academic foundation in classical and state-space control system theory.
• Hands-on Experience: Proven experience in a laboratory environment setting up, testing, and experimenting with control system technologies.
• Experience with high bandwidth control systems design
• Technical Expertise: * Experience working with gimbals and/or other highly actuated mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to translate continuous-time control algorithms into discrete-time systems.
• Must be a US Citizen able to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Tools: High proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and Microsoft Office suite.

Bonus Points (Desired Qualifications)

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Engineering/Science with a specialized research focus in advanced control systems theory.
• Prior experience in aerospace, optical communications, or satellite payload development.