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At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently buil...
At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and
insight.
We are currently building satellites that can operate at an altitude of just 200 km - one-third that of conventional satellites.
Your Role
This role involves designing and optimising the architecture, algorithms, and integration of sensors and actuators to maintain
precise satellite orientation. Key tasks include developing advanced control algorithms, modelling system performance, integrating
ADCS hardware, and validating functionality through simulations and testing. Post-launch, the role supports on-orbit operations,
including calibration, manoeuvre planning, and troubleshooting to ensure mission success.
Responsibilities
and integration of sensors, actuators, reaction wheels, magnetoquers and control algorithms to achieve mission requirements.
scenarios, ensuring precise control over satellite orientation and stability.
performance and optimise the design. Develop and utilise satellite simulators for system validation.
IMUs, and sun sensors. Integrate these components into the spacecraft, ensuring seamless interaction with other subsystems.
commissioning to validate ADCS performance. Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the integration and testing phases.
operations, including maneuver planning and fault management.
Fundamental Requirements
related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
experience in the development, testing, and operation of ADCS systems.
and actuators (reaction wheels, magnetorquers). Experience with GNC systems is a significant plus.
and data processing. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
Ability to conduct detailed trade-off analyses to optimise ADCS design.
Ability to design and execute comprehensive test plans.
revolutionary ion propulsion system and ULEO satellite platform will redefine satellite operations and disrupt traditional LEO
operations.
in the full lifecycle of satellite technology.
and hard work are rewarded with a share in the technology you help build, ensuring you're a part of our collective success.
check-ups etc.
At NewOrbit Space, our mission is to engineer the lowest orbiting satellites on Earth to rapidly advance global connectivity and insight. We are currently building satellites that can operate at an altitude of just 200 km - one-third that of conventional satellites. Role * You’ll lead the team that owns the software that makes the spacecraft behave: real-time control flows, autonomy, mode management, FDIR, and the core flight applications that coordinate every subsystem. * You’ll design and implement robust flight-software services on RTOS or Embedded Linux - turning mission requirements into deterministic, testable software - then take it from simulation all the way to launch and on-orbit operations. * You’ll ensure our VLEO satellites stay safe and productive with strong fault tolerance, clean observability, and rapid iteration through over-the-air updates. Key Responsibilities * Lead the flight software engineering team – recruit, coach, and direct the work of a team of software engineers to deliver the flight software elements of a novel spacecraft to operate in VLEO. * Own the on-board flight-software stack – design, implement and test real-time C/C++ on RTOS or Embedded Linux * Integrate subsystems end-to-end – define ICDs and build drivers/middleware over I2C/SPI/UART/CAN(-FD)/SpaceWire (as applicable). * Build spacecraft behaviors & autonomy – implement mode management, sequencing, and autonomous FDIR for safe and productive operations. * Deliver reliable real-time performance – manage concurrency, timing, CPU/memory budgets, and observability under tight constraints. * Build verification infrastructure – prototypes, SIL/HIL test harnesses, simulations, and telemetry analysis tooling to validate designs early. * Ship code from review to orbit – push through CI/CD, support integration and launch ops, and deliver secure over-the-air updates. * Work across disciplines – collaborate with avionics, AOCS, comms and mission teams to trade compute, power, thermal, storage and link budgets. Key Requirements * 5+ years’ experience in development of flight software for spacecraft, including experience in leading engineers with flight software deliverables. * Proven experience in building production embedded or real-time systems in C/C++ and/or Rust on RTOS or Embedded Linux for space systems. * Strong grasp of real-time software: scheduling, interrupts, concurrency primitives, determinism, and designing for constrained CPU/memory. * Proven ability to build reliable, testable systems: unit/integration testing, simulation-first development, HIL validation, and disciplined debugging. * Hands-on experience integrating with hardware via common interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART, CAN(-FD), GPIO, etc.) and practical lab debugging. * Solid software engineering fundamentals: architecture, code review, static analysis, CI/CD, configuration management, and observability/logging. * Ability to own systems end-to-end: from requirements and design through implementation, verification, operations support, and iterative improvement. Nice-to-haves * Experience with spacecraft flight software frameworks, (e.g., cFS, F´, or building lightweight component-based equivalents). * Familiarity with autonomy and fault management patterns for radiation/SEUs, watchdog strategies, redundancy, and safe-mode design. * GNC/AOCS-adjacent experience: sensor/actuator pipelines, control-loop integration, estimation/filters, timing analysis. * Digital-twin / simulator / SIL-HIL experience for end-to-end behavior validation and regression testing. * On-orbit operations know-how: commissioning flows, anomaly response, telemetry triage, and OTA update strategies. WHY NEWORBIT SPACE? * Pioneering Space Technology – You'll contribute to launching groundbreaking technology into space. Your work on our revolutionary ion propulsion system and ULEO satellite platform will redefine satellite operations and disrupt traditional LEO operations. * Unmatched Ownership and Impact – You'll experience a level of ownership that's rare in the space industry. You will participate in the full lifecycle of satellite technology. * Equity and Competitive Salary – You'll receive not just a competitive salary but also company ownership stakes. Your dedication and hard work are rewarded with a share in the technology you help build, ensuring you're a part of our collective success. * Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including private health insurance with dental and optical coverage, annual healthcare check-ups etc. * Hybrid Work - A hybrid setup with one dedicated remote day per week. * Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Support - We provide a relocation package and sponsor your visa if you’re joining us from abroad.
OHB Sweden is a leading provider of satellites and satellite sub-systems for Low-Earth-Orbit, geosta-tionary and interplanetary missions. We develop, build, test and operate space systems for missions within communications, earth observation, space research and exploration. Our activity focus is small satellites as well as on propulsion subsystems and innovative Attitude & Orbit Control Systems (AOCS). We are now looking for a new team member for our Business Development and Sales team, ready to enable our customers’ space ambitions. We are looking for an experienced commercially driven Satel-lite Business Engineer with a strong technical foundation, a creative and solution-oriented mindset, and the ability to understand complex space systems and translate satellite capabilities into clear cus-tomer value and viable technical and commercial solutions. It is a great advantage if you have experi-ence from the space or defence business. As Satellite Business Engineer you will work in our growing and highly dynamic Business Develop-ment & Sales team and play a key role in our business growth. You will interact heavily with our exist-ing and new customer base, where you will need to understand technical mission needs, system-level requirements, and operational constraints, and translate OHB Sweden’s satellite systems and capabil-ities into customer-specific solutions that match operational and business needs. As a Satellite Busi-ness Engineer you will represent the full range of OHB Sweden’s offering to commercial, institutional and defence markets, and lead technical-commercial discussions from early customer dialogue through proposal and contract phases. The tasks of the Satellite Business Engineer include: Marketing and sales activities, including exhibitions and customer meetings • Preparation of sales and marketing plans, including marketing material • Identify new business opportunities and build strong client relationships. • Technical and commercial assessment of customer needs, including translating satellite systems and capabilities into customer-relevant solutions • Negotiate contracts and manage the full sales cycle. • Proposal preparation, including both technical and commercial parts • Cost estimations and pricing strategies We expect you to be able to work independently and in close collaboration with engineering and do-main experts to shape technically sound and commercially competitive customer solutions, and to translate satellite systems and subsystem capabilities into compelling offerings for different customer missions and use cases. Required Qualifications: • University degree in engineering or other relevant technical discipline; a business qualification is an advantage • At least 5 years of experience in space systems or related high-technology fields such as aer-ospace, defence, telecommunications, or advanced technology sectors, with exposure to tech-nically complex products or services. • Strong ability to understand and communicate technical concepts clearly, and to engage credi-bly with both engineering teams and non-technical decision-makers. • Good understanding of satellite systems, mission applications, or subsystem-level technolo-gies, with the ability to contribute to technical assessments, proposal development, and the translation of technical capabilities into customer-oriented solutions. • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced and changing environment • Fluent in English, both spoken and written Located in, or willingness to relocate to the Stockholm area in Sweden Added advantageous qualifications: • Experience in business development or technical sales, including proposal writing, require-ment analysis, and contract negotiations • Experience working with institutional programs such as ESA, EU, or defence-related custom-ers in technically demanding environments • Experience with CRM systems like Salesforce • Experience with satellite missions, payloads, propulsion, AOCS, or other space system do-mains is highly valued • Swedish proficiency both in spoken and written Being a company with around 180 international employees and growing, much of the expertise lies on the employee to handle tasks autonomously, efficiently and work closely with colleagues, suppliers and customers. As you will have a lot of external contacts an outgoing personality is essential. Travel will be required for both customer meetings, conferences and events. If you are highly motivated to participate in the development of future space systems, feel confident that you meet the above requirements and want to find yourself in a dynamic and inspiring work envi-ronment, then we look forward to hearing from you!
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