Salary
≈ $43k – $110k per year (Estimated)
Location
Remote/Hybrid (Berlin, Germany)
Employment
Full-Time
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Reflex Aerospace is a Berlin company founded in 2021 that builds custom satellites on short timelines. It designs spacecraft for commercial and government customers who need capability in orbit within months rather than years. The company focuses on responsive space missions for security and earth observation.
As a Reaction Wheel Control Engineer, you will develop the control algorithms and embedded control software for our in-house reaction wheels. You will work closely with systems, mechanical, electronics, AOCS, and Flight Software engineers to translate product-level performance targets into robust control solutions for operation in space.
Your Mission:
- Take part in the system design by working closely with the other reaction wheel team members.
- Compare, select, and implement control strategies and a state machine for reaction wheels on component level.
- Create a plant model for simulation and use it to tune the parameters to meet the control performance targets.
- Software development / implementation either by autocode generation or embedded C programming.
- Own the entire FDIR process and control software testing and evaluate the control robustness.
- Develop algorithms for other components such as star trackers or magnetorquers.
- Collaborate closely with AOCS and Flight Software team.
Your Background:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering or equivalent experience.
- Strong understanding of control systems, mechanical dynamics, and field oriented control.
- Hands-on experience with reaction wheels, electric motors, or similar actuators.
- Proven expertise in AOCS development.
- Experience with simulation tools like Matlab/Simulink.
- Experience with Code generation in Matlab or embedded C.
What We Offer:
- Collaborate with a diverse multinational team crafting the next wave of cutting-edge satellites. Embark on this exciting journey with us from the outset, leaving your indelible mark on a dynamic company and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the space industry.
- Keep your energy levels high with company-sponsored memberships for Urban Sports Club as well a discount in the public transport.
- Access to Corporate Benefits - A website with many discounts for various brands.
- An annual training budget of 1.500€.
- We exclusively offer permanent employment contracts, reflecting our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting sustainable career growth within our organization.
- A 20% contribution to your private pension plan.
- We provide a hybrid work model along with flexible working hours, empowering you as the owner of your time management.
- Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation and a special company holiday on April 12th, celebrating the International Day of Human Space Flight and the spirit of exploration.
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