At D-Orbit, we pioneer the future of space logistics and transportation. Established in 2011, we help businesses unlock the full potential of the final frontier—profitably and sustainably.
As a member of our team, you will work alongside a diverse group of highly skilled individuals, all driven by a shared passion for innovation and excellence.
Roles Duties
AOCS S/S conception and architectural tradeoff
AOCS S/S sizing definition and justification
AOCS S/S requirement flow-down from system and/or service specification
AOCS S/S Modes / Sub-Modes definition w.r.t the expected operative scenarios and FDIR management
Definition of FDIR strategies
GNC Algorithm implementation & verification
VCD Management at S/S level
AOCS S/S V&V; activities including performance assessment, SIL, PIL and HIL and all related documentation
AOCS Modeling and performance analysis at System level
Supplier interface and technical authority for equipment's scouting
Required Skills and Competences
Extensive knowledge of MATLAB/Simulink Environment
Principal architectures of AOCS S/S




Typical performance and assessment requested for AOCS design and verification
Typical performance parameters and assessment strategies to cope with requirement compliance (APE, AKE, etc.)
Estimation Theory and practical implementation of related algorithms
Control Theory and practical implementation of related algorithms
ESA Pointing Budget standard
Knowledge about the typical Sensors/Actuators and related GSE to be used during the design verification
Knowledge of Requirement traceability tool (Jama, Codebeamer, etc.)
Knowledge of Procurement Process (EQSR, TRR, QR)
ESA AOCS standard ECSS-E-ST-60
Plus Skills
Experience on SW Automatic Code Generation
Knowledge of lower level language (C, C++) and Python
Education and Soft Skills
Master Degree in Aerospace or Control Engineering with a particular focus on Orbital and Attitude Dynamics and Control
At least 8 years of experience in AOCS relevant roles, with experience i

📌 Senior AOCS (Italia)
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📍 Italia