Senior AOCS Engineer

ReOrbit is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior AOCS Engineer to join our growing team in our Helsinki HQ.

As a Senior AOCS Engineer you will be contributing to our satellites design, integration and testing through the hole life cycle of our satellites, both in LEO & GEO orbits.

It's an exciting chance to join a dynamic start-up, with the opportunity to make a real impact, to reach our goal of pushing the boundaries of space data transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement AOCS algorithms, both for attitude and orbit control, including updates to Simulation and Flight SW code.
• Collaborate closely with the Propulsion & Mission Analysis experts to define and implement orbital maneuvers capabilities required by different satellites.
• Contribute to the development, execution, and maintenance of AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Testing) & Operations procedures for AOCS components.
• Train AIT and satellite operators on AOCS procedures and provide technical support, including on-call duties.
• Lead AOCS anomaly investigations, collaborating with engineers from various disciplines.
• Perform market research on AOCS components and oversee the integration of new components into satellites, following established protocols.
• Collaborate with team members for cross functionalities between systems
  
  

Skills And Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in AOCS roles.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physics, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of astrodynamics and key principles of both Attitude & Orbit determination and control.
• Experience in designing, operating, and troubleshooting AOCS equipment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in C, Python, Git, Octave and GMAT.
• Hands-on experience with electronic laboratory equipment is a plus.
  
  

What does ReOrbit do?

ReOrbit builds the foundation for the next generation of space applications by transforming satellites into truly intelligent, interconnected platforms, defined by software. Our satellite design philosophy revolves around the idea that satellites must network, communicate with each other and thus improve mission efficiency. How can this be achieved? Thanks to a flexible software-first architecture, where all these aspects are dealt with upfront in the mission concept, as integrated functionalities.

ReOrbit’s top-notch team of software engineers and system architects develop in-house software, procure hardware from the best-in-class suppliers, and seamlessly integrate the components to create flexible and secure satellites. Today, we are a rapidly growing company building a very strong multidisciplinary team to support our activities. We are headquartered in Helsinki, Finland with subsidiaries in Bristol, UK and Bariloche, Argentina.

Working at ReOrbit

At ReOrbit, we are focused on building a strong team as we believe nothing can be accomplished without innovative, humble and curious minds working together on a common goal. We’re all about fostering an inclusive, dynamic environment where equality and diversity are our strength.

We offer

• Challenging but rewarding environment – you will thrive if you are always reflecting on how to make things better. Your ideas will be heard.
• Ambitious and supportive network of people, who are motivated to change the space industry, bringing expertise from both classic and new space .
• Benefits such as lunch vouchers, events, parties, occupational health care and additional health insurance - but most importantly a possibility to be a part of a unique and diverse team, connected by similar mindset and sense of humor.
• We like to spend time together! You can choose activities whichever is to your liking – runOrbit, climbOrbit; become ping pong or board games champion.
• We support relocation and integration into Finnish society.
  
  

Please, submit your application as soon as possible - we are excited to hear from you and can’t wait to discover your unique skills and experiences.

For agencies: We do not accept unsolicited CVs for our open vacancies. Any CV sent to our team unsolicited will reserve us the right to pursue a candidate without obligation to the sender. All candidate submissions must be conducted through our official channels and in accordance with our terms of engagement.