AOCS Mission Analysis Engineer

Kongsberg Nano Avionics is a leading international New Space Nano and Micro‑satellite manufacturer based in Lithuania. Nano Avionics’ team consists of driven, young, smart, and ambitious employees: we have over 70 successful satellite missions and projects under our belt, and keep on counting. We are proud to work with Thales, NASA, ESA, and other industry leaders – and we are willing to share with you the opportunity to be a part of the worldwide space industry!

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. In this role, you will be performing AOCS mission analysis to verify the mission requirements and providing the best technical solution with regard to constraints introduced by the project scope. You will work closely with the System Engineer, the technical authority of the project, and the interdisciplinary satellite project team.

• Conduct AOCS mission analysis (actuators 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, contribute to proposal writing, and participate in customer meetings to discuss technical details occasionally

• 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). However, candidates eager to learn are welcome to apply
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to perform data analysis, optimization, 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 for 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 will depend on the level of competencies and experience

Creating innovation without engaging in repetitive production.

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

More than 75% of our leadership has developed within the company and more than 12% of employees have expanded their expertise through horizontal moves.

Workshops, global conferences and industry meetups.

From airsoft, motorsports to a pilot club - numerous interest groups based on team hobbies.

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