engineering
Added Apr 25Senior AOCS Systems Engineer
at Open Cosmos
Didcot, United KingdomOn-site
Responsibilities
- They design, integrate, and optimise every detail – from spacecraft architecture to next-generation optical payloads – making sure every system fits, works, and thrives in orbit.
- Lead the delivery of robust, high-quality AOCS solutions across multiple satellite missions—ensuring technical performance, reliability, and on-time delivery. •
- Own the AOCS subsystem architecture: defining requirements, contributing to FMECA, shaping FDIR strategies, and supporting CONOPS development. •
- Model, simulate, and analyse AOCS concepts, algorithms, sensor suites and actuator configurations, performing trade-offs and optimisation studies. •
- Develop and maintain AOCS simulation environments, analysis tools, and test equipment. •
- Plan and conduct lab tests, including hardware-in-the-loop and software validation activities. •
- Interpret test results, identify issues, and drive corrective actions to improve performance. •
- Maintain and evolve the AOCS roadmap—identifying capability gaps and introducing new technologies aligned with EO, telecom and demonstration mission needs. •
- Support bids and pre-sales work with feasibility assessments and technical contributions. •
- Collaborate closely with suppliers and partners to evaluate sensors, actuators, algorithms, and emerging solutions. What You’ll Bring
Requirements
- Hands-on familiarity with high-end AOCS solutions for EO or telecommunications missions. •
- Strong proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink and simulation model development. •
- Understanding of hardware/software interfaces, electronics, or embedded systems relevant to AOCS. •
- Experience in laboratory validation, test automation or iterative prototyping. •
- Working knowledge of FMECA, FDIR, and CONOPS development. How you work: •
- To apply, you must have the legal right to work in your chosen location.
Additional details
- At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…