Spacecraft ADCS Engineer — GNC & Embedded Software

Star Catcher; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Star Catcher invites a Spacecraft ADCS Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and operation of ADCS for space-to-space power beaming missions. You will engage in systems integration, modeling, testing, and mission operations to ensure safe and compliant spacecraft performance.

Ideal candidates bring five+ years in aerospace software, strong C/C++/Python skills, and solid ADCS knowledge. The role sits in Jacksonville, FL, with a focus on advancing the Star Catcher Network and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or related field.
• At least five years designing and building software in aerospace or related industry.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills.
• Knowledge of control and optimization theory.
• Experience with numerical programming (Python, MATLAB).
• Familiarity with ADCS design and spacecraft simulations.
• Experience with spaceflight software and mission operations.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement spacecraft ADCS subsystem software.
• Define ADCS requirements and guide hardware procurement.
• Develop GNC algorithms in embedded environments.
• Validate hardware through simulations and tests.
• Create and maintain documentation per standards.
• Manage timelines, resources, and project budgets.

Skills

C

C++

Python

MATLAB

Control theory

ADCS design

Space systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering

Tools

Embedded software

Job description

Star Catcher invites a Spacecraft ADCS Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and operation of ADCS for space-to-space power beaming missions. You will engage in systems integration, modeling, testing, and mission operations to ensure safe and compliant spacecraft performance.

Ideal candidates bring five+ years in aerospace software, strong C/C++/Python skills, and solid ADCS knowledge. The role sits in Jacksonville, FL, with a focus on advancing the Star Catcher Network and