GNC-AOCS Sensors And Actuators Engineer (Aerospace)

TL;DR

GNC-AOCS Sensors and Actuators Engineer (Aerospace): Providing technical support and consultancy for GNC/AOCS hardware units throughout research and development phases with an accent on sensor characterization, performance modeling, and anomaly investigation. Focus on defining European standards, conducting laboratory tests, and developing ground support equipment for complex space systems.

Location: Noordwijk, Netherlands (Onsite)

Company

HE Space is an international provider of managed services and human resources for the space sector, supporting groundbreaking programs like Galileo, Copernicus, and the International Space Station.

What you will do

• Provide expert technical support for GNC/AOCS hardware units including star trackers, IMUs, and reaction wheels.
• Support R&D activities, including planning, progress reporting, and knowledge transfer.
• Conduct laboratory tests, including writing test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Develop and validate ground support software to interface with sensors and actuators.
• Review electronic schematics, hardware design documentation, and European standards (ECSS).
• Perform anomaly investigations for hardware during development and in-flight phases.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in control, aerospace, or electrical engineering.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in AOCS and GNC systems engineering.
• Deep knowledge of AOCS/GNC sensors and actuators and performance modeling.
• Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
• Understanding of electronics and ability to review hardware design documentation.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a dynamic, international space industry environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to major European space programs.
• Commitment to inclusivity and gender diversity in the workplace.