AOCS Engineer

Описание вакансии

\* Thinking from a first-principles mindset - your work will often involve resolving in-orbit anomalies, which you will need to tackle in a systematic manner to understand their root-cause and propose solutions to mitigate those in the future.

\* Strong understanding of AOCS fundamentals: rigid body motion, differential equations, coordinate transformations, 3d geometry, feedback loops, state estimation. Basic understanding of orbital dynamics.

\* Strong understanding of underlying principles of operation and failure modes of sensors and actuators used in AOCS: reaction wheels, magnetorquers, star trackers, gyroscopes, magnetometers, GNSS.

\* Strong understanding of performance drivers of AOCS systems.

\* Proven track record of owning cross-domain systems involving feedback control loops over their complete lifecycle including maintenance and operations.

\* Demonstrated broad knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines including controls, mechanical and electronics. AOCS is an electromechanical system in the and requires broad perspective to understand it fully

\* Proficiency in Python, C++ or Matlab.

ROLE-SPECIFIC COMPETENCES

\* BS/MS in Physics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or similar field

\* 2-4 years experience in designing, operating or testing AOCS equipment or space equipment in general

\* Good understanding of astro-dynamics and fundamental principles of attitude determination and control

\* Experience working with electronic laboratory hardware (power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.)

\* Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills

\* Working knowledge of Python and Git

\* Preferred: Experience in multi-disciplinary environments (electrical, controls, mechanical, thermal)

\* Preferred: Experience with libraries and/or software used in flight dynamics (e.g. STK, GMAT)

\* Preferred: Experience working with GNSS

\* Preferred: Experience with C++

KEY COMPETENCES

In addition to the requirements above, we evaluate candidates on these key qualities throughout the hiring process:

1. Intellectual Firepower: Rapidly comprehends, structures and synthesizes complex information, draws accurate conclusions, and communicates them with clarity.
2. Passion & Work Ethic: Brings sustained motivation, resilience, and high personal standards to every challenge.
3. Ownership & Action: Assumes full accountability for outcomes, acting decisively, and ensuring commitments are delivered.
4. Team Player: Works collaboratively across teams, contributing to shared success, and engaging in constructive debate.
5. Integrity & Growth Mindset: Operates with transparency and humility, learns from setbacks, and actively seeks opportunities to grow.

APPLICATION PROCESS

\* (remote) Talent Acquisition Screening

\* (remote) Hiring Manager interview

\* (remote) Take-home technical task and panel interview

\* (on-site) System thinking workshop

\* (on-site) Behavioural interview to assess cultural fit

WHAT WE OFFER AT ICEYE

At ICEYE, you will join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. We know that we will succeed only through exceptional people in our team — which is why your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority.

As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. You will benefit from continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and integrity. ICEYE is a place where your contributions have a visible impact, and where we celebrate success together.

BENEFITS

\* A job that matters in a dynamic Defence Technology and Earth Observation environment with a scale-up approach