Brief:
AOCS Design and Analysis
Key Purpose of Job
The development, delivery and operation of AOCS on spacecraft covering a
number of mission types and products.
Key Tasks
Work Package Manager within the AOCS Team responsible for the AOCS
subsystem of a spacecraft for the duration of the mission from cradle to
grave.
Typical duties include:
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Top level design and requirements capture, including working with payload requirements to derive AOCS requirements
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AOCS system and operation design and verification, including all interactions of the AOCS with the rest of the spacecraft system and subsystems.
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Subsystem module, sensor and actuator definition and requirements.
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Monitoring design, production and test.
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AOCS mode, algorithm and control design
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AOCS software requirements and TM/TC
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LEOP and commissioning of the AOCS
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Authoring of Technical documents
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Interaction with customers
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Managing the budget and schedule
Additional responsibilities will include:
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General design support within the team and across projects
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General software development support within the team and across projects
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Support to bid activities, studies and R&D as required
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
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A good 1st degree (or suitable equivalent) in Engineering
Experience
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Proven experience in AOCS, covering:
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System level design
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Control and estimation
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Hardware and software
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Verification
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Some experience in operations is recommended
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Appreciation of mixed analogue and digital design is an advantage
Knowledge & Skills
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Good knowledge of Dynamics and Kinematics of Spacecraft
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Good knowledge of control and estimation
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Good knowledge of simulation and office software packages.
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Proficient with programming ‘C’ across multiple platforms
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Good management, people and presentation skills
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Highly organised and motivated
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Able to work under pressure
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Excellent inter-personal skills - both written and oral communications; ability to interface with customer and technical representatives