Pointing Systems Engineer

Pointing Systems Engineer

Location: Turin Italy

Full-Time

Salary Range: 30000 - 50000

Join ORiS and help build the future of energy in space.

At ORiS we are building the technologies that will power the next generation of space missions. Through laser-based wireless power transmission we aim to overcome the energy limitations of todays satellites and enable longer more capable and more resilient operations in orbit.

We are looking for a Pointing Systems Engineer to develop the precision motion and control systems used to direct and stabilize ORiS laser transmission units.

You will work on both spaceborne and ground-based pointing architectures: from fine-pointing mechanisms designed to accurately direct a laser beam toward a target satellite to the electromechanical tracking platform used by LOONA to follow and recharge drones in flight.

The role combines mechanism design actuator and sensor integration control algorithms simulation prototyping and experimental validation. You will work closely with the Optical GNC Electronics Software and Systems Engineering teams to translate pointing requirements into reliable hardware and control solutions.

What You Will Do

• Design and develop precision pointing and tracking mechanisms for spaceborne and ground-based laser transmission systems.
• Develop and validate control algorithms for coarse intermediate and fine pointing stages.
• Work on the LOONA electromechanical platform including azimuth and elevation motion target tracking stabilization and actuator control.
• Select and integrate motors encoders actuators bearings sensors and drive electronics.
• Model system kinematics dynamics disturbances structural flexibility and pointing performance using MATLAB/Simulink or equivalent tools.
• Develop software in Python and C for control testing simulation and hardware integration.
• Define pointing budgets system requirements interfaces and verification procedures.
• Support prototyping laboratory testing field trials hardware-in-the-loop validation and system-level integration.
• Collaborate with Optical GNC Software Electronics Mechanical and Systems Engineering teams.

What We Are Looking For

• MSc or PhD in Mechatronics Robotics Aerospace Mechanical Control or Automation Engineering.
• Experience in mechatronic systems precision mechanisms motion control or pointing systems.
• Strong knowledge of kinematics dynamics control systems actuators sensors and feedback loops.
• Experience with MATLAB/Simulink and proficiency in Python or C.
• Familiarity with motors encoders motor drivers embedded controllers and electromechanical integration.
• Experience developing and testing real hardware from early prototypes to integrated systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Professional proficiency in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with spacecraft pointing systems optical terminals telescopes gimbals or precision tracking platforms.
• Knowledge of GNC line-of-sight stabilization disturbance rejection and pointing-error budgets.
• Experience with brushless motors piezoelectric actuators fast steering mirrors or multi-stage pointing architectures.
• Familiarity with real-time control embedded systems ROS/ROS2 or hardware-in-the-loop testing.
• Experience with structural dynamics vibration analysis or control-structure interaction.
• Familiarity with ECSS standards and space qualification processes.

Why ORiS

• Work on innovative satellite missions and advanced space technologies.
• Play a key role in shaping system-level decisions that directly impact mission success.
• Collaborate with highly skilled engineers across multiple technical disciplines.
• Gain exposure to cutting-edge space programs and emerging technologies.
• Grow professionally within a fast-growing and ambitious space company.
• Be part of a culture driven by innovation ownership and technical excellence.

Our Offer

• Salary Range:(depending on experience)
• EUR 1000 per year in fringe benefits
• EUR 8 meal vouchers per working day
• Flexible smart working arrangements subject to project needs
• Stock option plan

If you want to help create the future of energy in space and contribute to technologies that could transform the way humanity operates beyond Earth join ORiS.