Satellite Control Systems Engineer; AOCS​/GNC - Freidrichshafen

Position: Satellite Control Systems Engineer (AOCS/GNC) - Freidrichshafen
About Us
Gramian Consultancy is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

About The Client
Our client operates in the space technology sector, working on satellite systems and mission critical engineering projects that require advanced expertise in spacecraft control, simulation, and verification.

Role Overview
We are looking for a senior AOCS/GNC Engineer to support satellite projects across the full lifecycle, from early studies and proposals through design, development, verification, and customer acceptance. The role focuses on Attitude and Orbit Control Systems, Guidance, Navigation and Control, algorithm development, software verification, simulation campaigns, and technical documentation.

This position is suited for an experienced space engineer with strong knowledge of estimation and control theory, hands on experience with Matlab/Simulink, and a background in AOCS/GNC subsystems and software.

CONTRACT:

Contractor Agreement

COMMITMENT:  Full time (multi-year)

LOCATIONS:  ONSITE Friedrichshafen, Germany;
Relocation support

NOTES:  EU passport needed;
English fluency is required;
German is a plus.

Responsibilities

Design and develop AOCS/GNC subsystems for satellite missions

Develop and verify AOCS/GNC algorithms and related software

Perform AOCS/GNC analysis and simulation campaigns

Build and maintain analysis and simulation tools

Support satellite projects from early phases through customer acceptance

Contribute to satellite proposals and system studies for AOCS/GNC topics

Prepare technical documentation, reports, and design justifications

Collaborate with international engineering teams across satellite projects

Requirements

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent

5+ years of experience in the space industry

Hands on experience with AOCS/GNC subsystems and software

Strong knowledge of estimation and control theory

Good knowledge of Matlab/Simulink or comparable tools

Experience with AOCS/GNC analysis, simulation, verification, or algorithm development

Fluency in spoken and written English

Ability to work on site or in close collaboration with teams in Friedrichshafen

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