Spacecraft ADCS Engineer Verified today
Star Catcher Industries, Inc., located in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a Spacecraft ADCS Engineer to support development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network, its orbital power grid. You will design, develop, and operate spacecraft ADCS systems, including systems integration, analysis, simulation, testing, mission operations, and regulatory compliance.
Responsibilities
- Design the spacecraft ADCS subsystem and define its requirements.
- Design and implement guidance and control algorithms in embedded software.
- Guide GNC hardware procurement.
- Develop ADCS component emulators in integrated modeling environments.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to validate hardware systems.
- Design ADCS verification and validation approach, including environmental and acceptance testing.
- Ensure documentation meets company standards.
- Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field.
- At least five years designing, analyzing, and building software in an aerospace environment or equivalent industry experience.
- Software skills in C and C++.
- Knowledge of control and optimization theory.
- Expertise in numerical programming environments such as Python or MATLAB.
- Familiarity with ADCS design and simulation for spacecraft systems.
- Experience running dynamic simulations for spacecraft.
- Proven track record designing and developing software systems for terrestrial or satellite applications.
- Creative problem-solving skills and capability to develop innovative solutions to advanced engineering challenges.
- Strong understanding of aerospace systems requirements and challenges for space missions.
Desired Skills
- Expertise in advanced ADCS design and integration techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in ADCS design and implementation.
- Familiarity with space industry regulations and safety standards relevant to space missions and operations.
- Effective communication and ability to interface across disciplines.
- Experience with spacecraft flight operations.
- Hands-on experience building test setups for ADCS components.
Star Catcher offers a highly competitive benefits package. Employment is contingent upon a thorough background check and proof of eligibility to work in the US. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.