# Satellite Control Systems Engineer (AOCS/GNC) - Freidrichshafen

> Gramian Consulting Group · Germany (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-10

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Recruiting - S+

## Description

**About Us**  
**Gramian Consultancy** is a boutique consultancy specializing in IT professional services and engineering talent solutions. With a strong background in software engineering and leadership, we help companies build high-performing teams by matching them with professionals who truly fit their needs.

**About the client**

Our client operates in the space technology sector, working on satellite systems and mission-critical engineering projects that require advanced expertise in spacecraft control, simulation, and verification.

**Role Overview**

We are looking for a senior **AOCS/GNC Engineer** to support satellite projects across the full lifecycle, from early studies and proposals through design, development, verification, and customer acceptance. The role focuses on **Attitude and Orbit Control Systems**, **Guidance, Navigation and Control**, algorithm development, software verification, simulation campaigns, and technical documentation.

This position is suited for an experienced space engineer with strong knowledge of **estimation and control theory**, hands-on experience with **Matlab/Simulink**, and a background in AOCS/GNC subsystems and software.

**CONTRACT:** Contractor Agreement

**COMMITMENT:** Full-time (multi-year)

**LOCATIONS:** **ONSITE** Friedrichshafen, Germany; Relocation support

**NOTES: EU passport needed; English fluency is required; German is a plus.**

**Responsibilities**

-   Design and develop **AOCS/GNC subsystems** for satellite missions
-   Develop and verify AOCS/GNC algorithms and related software
-   Perform AOCS/GNC analysis and simulation campaigns
-   Build and maintain analysis and simulation tools
-   Support satellite projects from early phases through customer acceptance
-   Contribute to satellite proposals and system studies for AOCS/GNC topics
-   Prepare technical documentation, reports, and design justifications
-   Collaborate with international engineering teams across satellite projects

## Requirements

-   Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or equivalent
-   5+ years of experience in the space industry
-   Hands-on experience with **AOCS/GNC subsystems and software**
-   Strong knowledge of **estimation and control theory**
-   Good knowledge of **Matlab/Simulink** or comparable toolsuites
-   Experience with AOCS/GNC analysis, simulation, verification, or algorithm development
-   Fluency in spoken and written English
-   Ability to work on-site or in close collaboration with teams in Friedrichshafen

## Apply

[Apply at Gramian Consulting Group](https://apply.workable.com/gramian/j/2C27280548/apply)

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