Star Catcher
Spacecraft ADCS Engineer
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · Full-time · Posted Aug 21, 2026
- Experience
- At least five years; aerospace environment or other relevant industry experience.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State under U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR. Employment is contingent on proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
About the job
Design, develop, integrate, test, and operate spacecraft attitude determination and control systems (ADCS) for space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and an orbital power grid.
What you'll do
- Design the spacecraft ADCS subsystem, define its requirements, and develop guidance and control algorithms in embedded software.
- Guide GNC hardware procurement and ADCS component emulator development; collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to validate hardware.
- Plan ADCS verification and validation, including environmental and acceptance testing, and manage related project timelines, resources, and budgets.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a related field.
- At least five years of experience designing, analyzing, and building software in an aerospace environment or other relevant industry experience.
- Software skills in C and C++; knowledge of control and optimization theory.
- Expertise in numerical programming environments and familiarity with spacecraft ADCS design, simulation, and dynamic simulations.
Nice to have
- Expertise in advanced ADCS design and integration; experience with spacecraft flight operations or building ADCS component test setups.
- Familiarity with space industry regulations and safety standards relevant to space missions and operations.
Tools
C, C++, Python, MATLAB
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