Senior Spacecraft Attitude Control Engineer Flexible Hours

IQUASAR LLC; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Teleworking allowed

401k

Job summary

iQuasar, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Spacecraft Attitude Control Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and test of the ACS subsystem for satellite programs. You will review specifications, provide analysis on attitude-control hardware, and coordinate with prime contractor teams.

This role requires TS/SCI with a CI Poly clearance and involves attending reviews, managing risk, and supporting factory integration and on-orbit tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, astronautical, or mechanical engineering.
• 10+ years relevant work experience.
• Experience in the design/integration of satellite buses.
• Knowledgeable of launch and flight operations.
• Familiar with Matlab/Simulink, STK, and Python.
• NASTRAN knowledge preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the customer in the design, integration, and test of the ACS subsystem.
• Review and coordinate changes to specifications and system-level requirements for the ACS subsystem.
• Provide expert advice/analysis on ACS considerations for satellite/payload developments.
• Coordinate with bus development POC, S&L subsystem leads, and program leadership.
• Provide technical evaluation of ACS efforts in Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
• Identify and assess emerging risks and develop burn-down plans.

Skills

Attitude control theory

Satellite/spacecraft operations

System-level design

Education

Bachelor’s in aerospace/astronautical/mechanical engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

STK

Python

NASTRAN

Job description

iQuasar, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Spacecraft Attitude Control Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, and test of the ACS subsystem for satellite programs. You will review specifications, provide analysis on attitude-control hardware, and coordinate with prime contractor teams.

This role requires TS/SCI with a CI Poly clearance and involves attending reviews, managing risk, and supporting factory integration and on-orbit tests.