Senior AOCS Engineer
Descrizione dell'offerta
Senior AOCS Engineer – Turin
Full-Time, Permanent
NewSpace Technical is proud to be partnered with a pioneering European aerospace organisation at the forefront of small satellite innovation. This fast-growing company specialises in advanced satellite platforms and cutting-edge technologies designed to support the next generation of space exploration.
With a fully integrated, “end-to-end” approach - spanning design, development, integration, qualification, and in-orbit operations- they are redefining how agile space missions are delivered.
As part of their continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and driven Senior AOCS Systems Engineer to join a high-performing Systems Engineering team. You’ll play a key role in shaping innovative small satellite missions, with a strong focus on AOCS and GNC .
This is an environment where collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning are central, where ideas are valued, and challenges are seen as opportunities to push boundaries and grow.
The Role
As a Senior AOCS Engineer , you will lead the design, development, and validation of Attitude and Orbit Control Systems, ensuring seamless integration within spacecraft architectures across the full mission lifecycle.
Key responsibilities include:
- Technical leadership of the AOCS suite (ADCS & Propulsion) from early mission phases through to in-orbit operations
- Performing engineering analyses, modelling, and simulation to assess GNC/AOCS performance
- Leading trade-offs, sizing, and architecture definition of AOCS subsystems
- Defining and driving spacecraft GNC architecture in line with mission requirements
- Managing key system budgets (delta-V, momentum, pointing performance)
- Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary project teams
- Coordinating and reviewing external partners’ technical contributions
- Supporting system engineering plans, design documentation, and verification strategies
- Producing technical documentation for internal and external reviews
- Supporting AIT/AIV and qualification activities, with a focus on AOCS
- Interfacing with quality and configuration control processes
Your Background
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, or similar
- ~5+ years’ experience in a comparable role within the space sector
- Strong team player with a proactive, hands-on mindset
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, international environments
- Excellent communication skills in English
Key Skills & Expertise
- Deep knowledge of spacecraft sensors, actuators, and propulsion systems (chemical, cold gas, electric)
- Strong understanding of pointing performance metrics (APE, RPE, AKE)
- Solid grasp of spacecraft architecture, mission phases, and orbital/attitude dynamics
- Experience developing AOCS simulations and performance analyses
- Familiarity with momentum management strategies
- Experience integrating AOCS/GNC solutions within spacecraft systems
- Knowledge of ECSS standards and tailoring
- Hands-on experience with environmental and functional testing campaigns
Desirable Experience
- End-to-end AOCS development through to in-orbit operations
- Experience with proximity operations or advanced mission profiles
- Exposure to ESA project reviews
- Real-time spacecraft operations and commissioning experience
- Strong GNC algorithm development (navigation, guidance, control)
- Experience with FDIR strategies
- Proficiency in Matlab, Simulink, Python, and C/C++
If you are interested, please apply today: