AOCS/GNC Analyst – Satellite Control Systems

About the role

The AOCS/GNC Analyst will join Airbus Defence and Space’s UK satellite team, working on attitude, orbital control and guidance, navigation and control for a range of space missions.

Key responsibilities

• Work on satellite projects such as ARIEL, Vigil, Aeolus‑2 and FORUM for ESA and the UK MOD.
• Perform AOCS/GNC design, implementation, verification and validation from Phase 0 to utilisation.
• Produce design justifications, software requirements and performance analysis documentation.
• Develop prototype software and simulators using C, Matlab or Python.
• Support reviews, workshops and stakeholder meetings.

Required profile

• Professional or early‑career experience with GNC/AOCS for space applications.
• Ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Required skills

• Matlab (preferred) or Python or C/C++ programming.
• Modelling and simulation tools such as Simulink (preferred), Altair Activate, OpenModelica, Scilab/Xcos, Collimator or Pictorus.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, profit share, pension, share options and car leasing scheme.
• 37‑hour week, flexible and hybrid working, up to 2 additional TOIL days per month.
• Personal development plan with unlimited access to 10,000+ e‑learning courses and internal mobility.
• Wellbeing benefits including 24/7 GP, mental health support, employee assistance programme and on‑site canteen.
• Family support such as enhanced parental leave, life assurance and adoption leave.