AOCS Mission Analysis Engineer

NanoAvionics US Inc.; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology company is seeking an AOCS Mission Analysis Engineer in the UK. This role involves conducting AOCS mission analysis and providing technical support for satellite projects. Candidates should have a strong grasp of spacecraft dynamics and control systems, alongside experience with MATLAB and Simulink. The position offers a salary ranging from £42,000 to £65,000 annually and the opportunity to work with notable companies like SpaceX and NASA, with options for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Fully compensated volunteering day

Employee referral program

Participation in annual Share Program

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of spacecraft dynamics and control systems.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink (2–3 years).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in writing high-quality technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct AOCS mission analysis for satellite projects.
• Perform AOCS-related on-orbit commissioning activities.
• Troubleshoot AOCS subsystem issues during spacecraft operations.
• Optimize AOCS performance using simulation tools.

Skills

Spacecraft dynamics and control systems

MATLAB

Simulink

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Kongsberg NanoAvionics UAB – Mokslininku str. 2A, LT-08412 Vilnius, Lithuania
Kongsberg NanoAvionics US LLC – 5825 University Research Court, Suite 2100, Riverdale, MD 20737, USA
Kongsberg NanoAvionics UK Ltd – 62 Foxhall Road, Didcot, Oxfordshire, England, OX11 7AD.

Kongsberg NanoAvionics is a leading international New Space Nano and Micro-satellite manufacturer based in Lithuania. The team comprises driven, young, smart, and ambitious employees; we have completed over 70 successful satellite missions and continue to grow, working with Thales, NASA, ESA, and other industry leaders.

Our Mission Analysis team is looking for an AOCS Mission Analysis Engineer who will contribute to the mission design and development of various nano- and microsatellites. The role involves performing AOCS mission analysis to verify mission requirements and providing the best technical solutions within project constraints. The engineer works closely with the System Engineer, the project's technical authority, and the interdisciplinary satellite project team.

As AOCS Mission Analysis Engineer, you will:

• Conduct AOCS mission analysis (actuator sizing, single and Monte Carlo simulations, pointing budgets, etc.) for satellite projects during the Preliminary Design Review (PDR) and Critical Design Review (CDR) phases.
• Perform AOCS-related on-orbit commissioning activities for newly launched spacecraft and anomaly investigations during mission operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to the AOCS subsystem during spacecraft testing and operations.
• Optimize and tune the Attitude Determination and Control System (AOCS) performance to meet mission requirements through simulation tools and analysis of telemetry data.
• Maintain and improve the AOCS simulator plant to ensure accurate simulation of satellite behavior.
• Provide technical support to systems engineers for new sales offers, including assessing the feasibility of proposed AOCS solutions, contributing to proposal writing, and participating in customer meetings to discuss technical details occasionally.

We expect you to have:

• Strong understanding of spacecraft dynamics and control systems, as well as knowledge of attitude determination and control.
• Experience using MATLAB and Simulink to model and simulate spacecraft dynamics and control systems (2–3 years). Candidates eager to learn are welcome to apply.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to perform data analysis, optimisation, and tuning of the AOCS system’s performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and present complex technical information to stakeholders.
• Experience writing technical documentation to a high standard (at least 1 year).
• Familiarity with mission operations and spacecraft commissioning procedures.
• Familiarity with spacecraft hardware and components used in AOCS systems.
• You do not believe in the Flat Earth – otherwise it may be difficult to explain the flight dynamics.
• Salary starts from £42 000 to £65 000 annually; the final offer depends on competencies and experience.

Creating innovation without engaging in repetitive production.

Professional autonomy & trust.

Result‑oriented working hours with the possibility to work remotely.

Collaboration with leading global space companies; opportunities to cooperate with industry giants such as SpaceX and NASA.

We offer

Growth opportunities – over 75% of our leadership has developed within the company and more than 12% of employees have advanced via horizontal moves.

Personal & personal development – workshops, global conferences, and industry meetups.

Team clubs – from airsoft to motorsports to a pilot club, numerous interest groups based on team hobbies.

We provide

• Private health insurance (after probation period)
• One fully compensated volunteering day per year
• Employee referral program
• Opportunity to participate in KONGSBERG annual Share Program