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Spacecraft ADCS Engineer

Star Catcher logoStar CatcherJacksonville, Florida, United StatesPosted 2mo ago
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  • ITAR / US person

About the job

Star Catcher Industries, Inc. (Star Catcher), located in Jacksonville, FL, has an opportunity for a Spacecraft ADCS Engineer to support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network, its orbital power grid. This role will be responsible for the design, development, and operation of spacecraft, satellites, and other space-related ADCS systems.

This includes the systems integration, analysis and simulation, project management, testing and quality assurance, mission operations, and regulatory compliance and safety of space-related designs. ## Responsibilities - Responsible for the spacecraft ADCS subsystem design. - Design and implement guidance & control algorithms in an embedded software environment. - Define requirements for ADCS subsystem. - Guide GNC hardware procurement. - Guide the development of ADCS component emulators in integrated modeling environments. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders and vendors to validate hardware systems. - Design the ADCS verification and validation approach for the spacecraft including environmental and acceptance testing. - Ensure documentation is accurate and complies with company standards. - Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets related to aerospace engineering tasks. ## Ideal Experience - 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, C++. - Knowledge of control and optimization theory. - Expertise in numerical programming environments (Python, MATLAB,etc.). - Familiarity with ADCS design and simulation for spacecraft systems. - Experience running dynamic simulations for spacecraft. - Proven track record in the successful design and development of software systems for either terrestrial or satellite applications. - Creative problem-solving skills, with the capability to develop innovative solutions to advanced engineering challenges. - Strong understanding of the unique requirements and challenges associated with aerospace systems for space missions. ## Desired skills - Expertise in advanced ADCS design and integration techniques. - Demonstrated ability to drive innovation in ADCS design and implementation, contributing to the development of cutting-edge space technologies. - Familiarity with space industry regulations, safety standards relevant to space missions and operations. - Effective communication skills with the ability to interface with the team and organization and prioritize tasks, projects, and personnel from a variety of disciplines. - Experience with spacecraft flight operations. - Hands-on experience building test setups for ADCS components. ## Help us deploy and scale space infrastructure that will drive our utilization of space forward!

We offer a highly competitive benefits package. Star Catcher is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Star Catcher is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Star Catcher are contingent upon results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C.

1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

From Star Catcher's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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