Senior AOCS Engineer
Senior AOCS Engineer
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25-08-2025
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Job Description
Job Description
Take control of the future of space technology! Design and refine cutting-edge AOCS algorithms for satellites from development to launch and beyond!
Job Title
Senior AOCS Engineer
Company Overview
A cutting-edge space technology company revolutionizing satellite systems to push the boundaries of Earth observation and beyond.
Your Role and Responsibilities
- Lead the design analysis and development of next-generation Attitude and Orbit Control Systems (AOCS) for advanced satellite missions.
- Develop state-of-the-art algorithms for precise attitude estimation control mechanisms and robust failsafe operations.
- Collaborate with top-tier embedded software engineers to seamlessly integrate AOCS into our mission-critical flight software.
- Conduct extensive testing through Model In the Loop Simulation (MILS) Hardware In the Loop Simulation (HILS) and satellite-level validation.
- Be a key player in the satellite Assembly Integration and Testing (AIT) process.
- Leverage MATLAB/Simulink to model and optimize sensors actuators and physical components.
- Support live launch campaigns and monitor critical satellite behaviors post-launch.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the future evolution of satellite control technologies.
(Upon Employment) Senior AOCS Engineer
(Scope of any potential changes) Duties as defined by the company
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace Control Electrical or Robotics Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience).
- 8 years of experience in designing and validating control systems for high-autonomy platforms (satellites UAVs autonomous vehicles etc.).
- Deep expertise in multibody dynamics attitude kinematics and energy conservation principles.
- Advanced proficiency with MATLAB/Simulink for control system modeling.
- Hands-on experience with physical sensors and actuators in dynamic systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a high-stakes engineering environment.
- Willingness to travel for on-site testing and business meetings.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Mastery of orbital mechanics and satellite dynamics.
- Experience in spacecraft control algorithms and precision orbit determination.
- Expertise in Kalman filtering sensor fusion and anomaly detection techniques.
- Background in non-linear and optimal control theory.
- Experience programming in C/C for real-time embedded applications.
Good Reasons to Join
- Be at the forefront of space exploration and satellite innovation.
- Work in an international high-caliber team of engineers.
- Gain hands-on experience in the full lifecycle of satellite developmentfrom initial concept to orbital deployment.
- Push the limits of technology in a fast-paced and highly rewarding environment.
Work Location
(Upon Employment) Tokyo
(Scope of change) Location as specified by the company
(Scope of change) Location as specified by the company
Salary
Negotiable (please ask for more details during a discussion)
Position/Contract Term
This is a full-time permanent position
So What are the Next Steps
- If youre interested in this role click apply now and send a copy of your updated English and/or Japanese CV to or call.
- If this job isnt quite right for you but you are looking for a new position please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
- Please note that due to the large number of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted.
- If this job isnt quite right for you but you are looking for a new position please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
- Please note that due to the large number of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted.
More details will be provided during a meeting.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
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