Attitude Determination & Control Engineer | AcubeSAT

Overview

The Attitude Determination and Control subsystem (ADCS) is the navigational core of AcubeSAT. Not only is it responsible for stabilizing AcubeSAT for the safety of the spacecraft, but it also handles determining and controlling its attitude in orbit for establishing a reliable downlink with the Ground Station.

Position Description

Development of test procedures and test execution at subsystem level, end-to-end tests with the spacecraft
Creation of testing configurations (HIL/SIL) for actuators and sensors
Satellite software development in C/C++
Firmware development for microcontrollers using FreeRTOS
Design of PCB prototypes

Preferred Skills

Ability to work and program collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team
Experience with control systems design, modeling and implementation
Experience with programming in C and C++
Experience with microcontrollers (e.g. based on ARM, AVR, PIC, or Arduino)
Experience with communication protocols (UART, I2C, SPI, CAN), electronic testing equipment
Familiarity with digital design, digital interface ICs
Familiarity with PCB design and its techniques (KiCad)

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