Level
Experienced
Location
Bremen
Working Model
Hybrid, Onsite
Job Field
Embedded, Test/QA
Employment Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent employment

Job Summary

In this role, you will develop AOCS and GNC architectures, perform analyses, create software, select hardware, and lead tests at various levels to validate systems in a space mission context.

Job Technologies

Your role in the team

The AOCS & GNC department is responsible for the entire lifecycle of the AOCS/GNC subsystem in accordance with the system requirements.
We are responsible for the AOCS & GNC activities for all missions, from the early concept and feasibility studies up to in-space commissioning and operation.
The core part of our work is to establish an AOCS/GNC architecture, perform the related analyses, develop the AOCS/GNC software, select and procure the AOCS/GNC hardware, perform the subsystem verification and validation and support system level activities.
AOCS/GNC test activities at unit (sensors, actuators), subsystem and system levels (integrated spacecraft).
Technical Support to Procurement of AOCS/GNC equipment (e.g.: sensors, actuators, ground support equipment).
Verification and Validation of AOCS/GNC subsystems.
Support to satellite projects from start to customer acceptance.
Support for satellite proposals and system studies for AOCS/GNC topics.
Specification, design and development of specific AOCS/GNC GSE and Test equipment.
Preparation of technical documentation.

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Our expectations of you

Education

Engineering, doctoral degree or comparable qualification in aerospace engineering, mechatronics engineering, electronics engineering or similar.

Qualifications

Good knowledge of Matlab and C programming language.
High motivation and proactive involvement.
Willingness to learn, grow and explore new topics.
Excellent conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in international teams.

Experience

Professional experience of at least 2-5 years.
Experience in the space business, especially with AOCS/GNC equipment, verification and validation processes is a plus.
Experience with Python and/or scripting languages is a plus.
Experience with development boards and microcontrollers (e.g.: Arduino, Raspberry Pi) is a plus.
Experience with Version Control Systems (Subversion, Git) is a plus.

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What we offer

Work Life Balance: Flexible working hours, sabbatical, 30 days vacation & special leave days.
Mobile Work: Hybrid work & mobile work abroad.
Structured on-boarding process (incl. Assignment of a buddy in the first months).
Development: Extensive range of training courses, individual professional development, German language courses & annual employee dialogue.
Additional benefits: 13th monthly salary, accident insurance & company pension plan.
Catering: High standard company restaurant & generous meals subsidy.
Active health promotion: Health management, E-GYM Wellpass & in-company sports groups.
Family: Kindergarten subsidy / Kindergarten places, Childcare in the vacation period & paid child sickness days.
Mobility: Subsidized Germany ticket, Job bike & parking lots.
Company parties & events: Christmas party, Satellite launch events, NextGen Speakers Night.
Innovation: Company suggestion system & free research and development.