Satellite Attitude Control Engineer - Design & Test

Lynk; Headquarters (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge telecommunications company is seeking an Attitude Determination and System Engineer to enhance satellite control systems. Responsibilities include evolving ADCS architecture, collaborating with Systems Engineering, and performing comprehensive analyses. Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in tools like IMUs and magnetometers. A full-time position located in the Washington, DC area with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with satellite attitude determination and/or control systems.
• In depth knowledge and hands on experience with satellite attitude determination components.
• Good at working independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Evolve satellite ADCS architecture for performance improvements.
• Interface with Systems Engineering team for constellation design.
• Perform analysis to determine satellite ADCS component performance requirements.

Skills

Satellite attitude determination

Control systems

Programming proficiency in C, Python, Rust

Linux proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

IMUs

magnetometers

star trackers

reaction wheels

microcontrollers

Job description

A cutting-edge telecommunications company is seeking an Attitude Determination and System Engineer to enhance satellite control systems. Responsibilities include evolving ADCS architecture, collaborating with Systems Engineering, and performing comprehensive analyses. Candidates should possess 5+ years of experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in tools like IMUs and magnetometers. A full-time position located in the Washington, DC area with competitive benefits.