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AOCS Engineer
2015-01-21 16:07:29| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Job Title AOCS Engineer Location Sweden Start Date ASAP Duration 6 months Background We are working with a Swedish provider of space systems. The Group currently employs over 2.200 people. Within its Space product line, they develop, build, test and operate satellites for different kinds of space missions within communications, earth observation, space research and exploration. From loworbiting satellites via geostationary ones and all the way up to interplanetary missions. They have recently been awarded the development of the altitude and orbital control system for a new satellite. Tasks The position is for an allround AOCS engineer with a solid background in control design. The project is the design, implementation, and validation of the AOCS system for a Sun observation project for the ESA The mission will require a very advanced and highly autonomous AOCS based on 10N thrusters and reaction wheels as actuators, and IMU, star trackers, and fine sun sensors as sensors. Some specific and strict requirements exist for pointing close to the Sun because of thermal constraints and for deltaV accuracy in conjunction with gravity assist manoeuvers. Experience AOCS System Architectural Design and Analysis Good knowledge of Control Design and Analysis Processing of AOCS equipment data signal conversion AOCS Architectural Design, Development and Verification AOCS level FMECA and FDIR design AOCS AIV experience Test specification and planning, test executionLeading a group of AOCS project engineers directly reporting to the project avionics technical responsible English language speaking skills are essential, Swedish would be beneficial.
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