Sr. Attitude and Control System Engineer

Argotec S.r.l.; Melbourne (FL); In loco; USD 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Annual incentive pay

Medical insurance

401(k) match

3 weeks paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Descrizione del lavoro

Argotec in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Attitude and Control System Engineer to lead ADCS development for small satellites.

You will join a global design team, define requirements, perform trades, and oversee SW/HW integration from concept through qualification. The candidate should have extensive hands-on experience with attitude dynamics, Kalman filtering, and real-time test campaigns, plus strong communication to coordinate multi-disciplinary efforts and supplier interfaces.

Competenze

• Bachelor of Science in Science or Engineering with extensive experience (10+ years) in engineering roles.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• US Citizenship or permanent residency status per regulatory requirements.

Mansioni

• Define and manage technical requirements and specifications for ADCS.
• Trade-off sizing and architecture selection for PS and ADCS hardware.
• Develop ADCS suite for SmallSat platform and integrate SW/HW.
• Verify and validate ADCS plans and campaigns.
• Support AIT/AIV, risk assessment, and FMEA.

Conoscenze

Matlab

Simulink

Python

C/C++

Kalman Filtering

Attitude Determination

AOCS

GNC sensors

Formazione

B.S. in STEM

Strumenti

MIL/PIL/HIL testing

Flight AOCS SW Autocoding

Descrizione del lavoro

## Sr. Attitude and Control System EngineerApply: Melbourne, FL: Full time: Posted 4 Days Ago: JR100009**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES** As an **Attitude, Determination and Control Systems Engineer** in the US office, you will report to the Head of Engineering and will support Argotec’s global Systems Design teams. Support includes the design, development, qualification, and testing of Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS) for small satellites. In this position, you will have the opportunity to work independently and autonomously while being backed by the support of an experienced multi-functional team from Argotec’s headquarters in Italy. Specific duties include (but are not limited to): * Definition and management of technical requirements and specifications* The technical trade-off, sizing, and architecture selection of PS and ADCS hardware* Development of ADCS suite for SmallSat platform* Design/architecture and selection of components* Implementation of embedded ADCS SW control loop* Implementation of ADCS control loop on HW* Verification and Validation plan and execution of ADCS suite* Interface implementation between ADCS and PS modules* Supporting Performance analysis, modeling, and simulations* Supporting the definition of mission conops and platform configuration* Management of system budgets with a particular focus on deltaV, momentum, and pointing budgets* Support AIT, AIV, acceptance, and qualification activities* Support for risk assessment and FMEA **GENERAL REQUIREMENTS** * Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Engineering, or other related STEM discipline and typically 10 or more years of Engineering or relevant experience (relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of education)* US Citizenship or US Permanent Residency* Excellent written and oral communications **REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS** * Team player and a “Do what it takes” attitude* Progressive experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams* Strong background in any of the following areas: - Knowledge of SmallSat propulsion system (chemical, cold gas, and electrical) - Knowledge of SmallSat AOCS suite - Knowledge of spacecraft attitude dynamics and control theory - Knowledge of spacecraft attitude determination techniques (Kalman Filtering) - Knowledge of GNC sensors and actuators - Experience with momentum management strategies - Experience with running test campaigns on ADCS equipment - Experience with MIL, PIL, HIL testing campaign for ADCS loop - Experience with Flight AOCS SW Autocoding and Validation on HW - Experience with the Definition and implementation of SW/HW interfaces between the control board and ADCS equipment - Management and verification of technical requirements - Advanced knowledge of Matlab, Simulink, Python and C/C++* Great problem-solving skills**PREFERRED SKILLS** * Background in the Space or Defense* Familiar with Aerospace standards and tailoring* Previous experience developing a standalone ADCS systems* Experience with CubeSat/NanoSat/SmallSat platforms* Experience of LEOP and real-time operations of ADCS subsystem* Spacecraft real-time operation/execution of AOCS maneuvers* Knowledge of propulsion system and interface with ADCS loop* Knowledge of orbital dynamics and SmallSat navigation* Experience in writing technical proposals for future business opportunities **IMPORTANT NOTICE** To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce. **ARGOTEC OFFERS*** Annual incentive pay is based upon performance and commensurate with the level of the position.* Generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 100% match up to 8%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. *As an Equal Opportunity Employer, this announcement is aimed at both sexes, under laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and all nationalities, under legislative decrees 215/03 and 216/03. Argotec is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.*