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Star Catcher · 4 months ago

Spacecraft ADCS Engineer

Florida, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

Star Catcher Industries, Inc. is located in Jacksonville, FL, and they are seeking a Spacecraft ADCS Engineer to support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network. This role involves the design, development, and operation of spacecraft and satellites, focusing on ADCS systems integration, analysis, simulation, project management, and regulatory compliance.

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No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for the spacecraft ADCS subsystem design

Design and implement guidance & control algorithms in an embedded software environment

Define requirements for ADCS subsystem

Guide GNC hardware procurement

Guide the development of ADCS component emulators in integrated modeling environments

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to validate hardware systems

Design the ADCS verification and validation approach for the spacecraft including environmental and acceptance testing

Ensure documentation is accurate and complies with company standards

Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets related to aerospace engineering tasks

Qualification

ADCS subsystem designCC++ programmingControlOptimization theoryNumerical programming PythonNumerical programming MATLABDynamic simulationsADCS designSimulationSpacecraft flight operationsTest setups for ADCS componentsCreative problem-solvingEffective communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, or a related field

At least five years of experience designing, analyzing and building software in an aerospace environment or other relevant industry experience

Software skills in C, C++

Knowledge of control and optimization theory

Expertise in numerical programming environments (Python, MATLAB,etc.)

Familiarity with ADCS design and simulation for spacecraft systems

Experience running dynamic simulations for spacecraft

Proven track record in the successful design and development of software systems for either terrestrial or satellite applications

Creative problem-solving skills, with the capability to develop innovative solutions to advanced engineering challenges

Strong understanding of the unique requirements and challenges associated with aerospace systems for space missions

Responsible for the spacecraft ADCS subsystem design

Design and implement guidance & control algorithms in an embedded software environment

Define requirements for ADCS subsystem

Guide GNC hardware procurement

Guide the development of ADCS component emulators in integrated modeling environments

Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to validate hardware systems

Design the ADCS verification and validation approach for the spacecraft including environmental and acceptance testing

Ensure documentation is accurate and complies with company standards

Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets related to aerospace engineering tasks

Preferred

Expertise in advanced ADCS design and integration techniques

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in ADCS design and implementation, contributing to the development of cutting-edge space technologies

Familiarity with space industry regulations, safety standards relevant to space missions and operations

Effective communication skills with the ability to interface with the team and organization and prioritize tasks, projects, and personnel from a variety of disciplines

Experience with spacecraft flight operations

Hands-on experience building test setups for ADCS components