All Orbits, All Planets™ – Join us on our journey Gilmour Space is the leading Australian space company, pioneering next-generation launch vehicles and microsatellite platformsAn exciting new opportunity exists for an experienced ADCS Engineer in our satellites team to contribute towards the achievement of the company’s overall business aims by building our satellite attitude determination and control system solution. You will be part of the satellite team that is building Australia’s first sovereign 100kg-class satellite product, and the missions based upon it. Duties and Responsibilities:You will lead our ADCS subsystem development, from top level specification all the way through to detailed design of sensors, actuators and control systems. You have the opportunity to shape a scalable attitude solution that will be used in many missions  launching into orbit from next year into at least the 2030's. A number of example activities are listed below: Design and analysis of satellite attitude determination and control systems. ADCS hardware performance specification including reaction wheel and torque rod sizing, sensor noise and performance characteristics, and fault management. Implement closed loop pointing algorithms Analyze platform stability to ensure low jitter of line-of-sight instruments. Various first principles derived analyses. Other duties as requested by the department headMinimum Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceYou must be able to show that you meet all the following criteria:Contribution to the development and operation of ADCS of at least one satellite already in orbit. i.e. you must already have some of your work in space.Technical degree / diploma in a relevant field (e.g. Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics etc.)3+ years of professional experience in satellite attitude determination and controlStrong understanding of classical dynamics, orbital mechanics, modeling and simulation, and software development. Demonstrable capability for identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction. Passion for advancing the NewSpace industry. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere.  Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining an Australian Government NV Level 1 Security ClearanceDesired Qualifications, Skills and ExperienceIf you meet one or more of the following criteria it makes you a stronger candidate for the role5+ years applicable industry experienceMentoring or leadership experienceCradle to grave development of three axis stabilized spacecraft incorporating at least momentum and magnetic control.Software development experience in C, C++ or Python. Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline.  Experience with flexible body control, orbital maneuvering, filtering, fault management, software development, and navigation filtering. Experience with Low thrust trajectory optimization for orbital maneuvering.Policies and ProceduresAll Gilmour Space policies and procedures form part of all Employees’ terms of engagement and position descriptions. Employees of Gilmour Space are to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures as updated from time to time. On occasion you may be required to attend training on policies and procedures. How to Apply:You will be joining a team that is working together to achieve the unimaginable for human access to space.  You will be encouraged to reach your highest potential through continuous learning and embracing change.If you are a proactive team player with a passion for space and a desire to succeed, please apply now by clicking the apply button and including your resume and cover letter. Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. 

Senior / Principal ADCS Engineer - Satellites

All Orbits, All Planets™ – Join us on our journey

Gilmour Space is the leading Australian space company, pioneering next-generation launch vehicles and microsatellite platforms

An exciting new opportunity exists for an experienced ADCS Engineer in our satellites team to contribute towards the achievement of the company’s overall business aims by building our satellite attitude determination and control system solution. You will be part of the satellite team that is building Australia’s first sovereign 100kg-class satellite product, and the missions based upon it. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

You will lead our ADCS subsystem development, from top level specification all the way through to detailed design of sensors, actuators and control systems. You have the opportunity to shape a scalable attitude solution that will be used in many missions  launching into orbit from next year into at least the 2030's. A number of example activities are listed below:

  • Design and analysis of satellite attitude determination and control systems.
  • ADCS hardware performance specification including reaction wheel and torque rod sizing, sensor noise and performance characteristics, and fault management.
  • Implement closed loop pointing algorithms
  • Analyze platform stability to ensure low jitter of line-of-sight instruments.
  • Various first principles derived analyses.
  • Other duties as requested by the department head

Minimum Qualifications, Skills and Experience

You must be able to show that you meet all the following criteria:

  • Contribution to the development and operation of ADCS of at least one satellite already in orbit. i.e. you must already have some of your work in space.
  • Technical degree / diploma in a relevant field (e.g. Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics etc.)
  • 3+ years of professional experience in satellite attitude determination and control
  • Strong understanding of classical dynamics, orbital mechanics, modeling and simulation, and software development. 
  • Demonstrable capability for identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction. 
  • Passion for advancing the NewSpace industry. 
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere. 
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. 
  • Must be capable of obtaining and maintaining an Australian Government NV Level 1 Security Clearance

Desired Qualifications, Skills and Experience

If you meet one or more of the following criteria it makes you a stronger candidate for the role

  • 5+ years applicable industry experience
  • Mentoring or leadership experience
  • Cradle to grave development of three axis stabilized spacecraft incorporating at least momentum and magnetic control.
  • Software development experience in C, C++ or Python.
  • Master's degree or PhD in physics or an engineering discipline. 
  • Experience with flexible body control, orbital maneuvering, filtering, fault management, software development, and navigation filtering. 
  • Experience with Low thrust trajectory optimization for orbital maneuvering.

Policies and Procedures

All Gilmour Space policies and procedures form part of all Employees’ terms of engagement and position descriptions. Employees of Gilmour Space are to ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures as updated from time to time. On occasion you may be required to attend training on policies and procedures.

 How to Apply:

You will be joining a team that is working together to achieve the unimaginable for human access to space.  You will be encouraged to reach your highest potential through continuous learning and embracing change.

If you are a proactive team player with a passion for space and a desire to succeed, please apply now by clicking the apply button and including your resume and cover letter. 

Gilmour Space Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.