Attitude Calculation & Orientation Estimation Engineer (Project-Based) Focus: Estimating satellite attitude and movement from camera images Overview We are looking for a specialist who can help us compute a satellite’s orientation, attitude changes, and movement using camera images and known satellite position. This is a project-based role, open to candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, including early-career engineers, graduate students, researchers, or experienced professionals wishing to contribute. The work focuses on mathematical and geometric attitude estimation, not full satellite ADCS hardware design. You will help develop a practical method to estimate orientation using visual inputs, vector geometry, and reference data.
Key Responsibilities Estimate attitude and orientation of a satellite using camera images, Earth/horizon geometry, or visible features.
Compute rotation matrices, Euler angles, and quaternion-based changes over time.
Use known satellite orbital/positional data to improve attitude estimates.
Analyze images to extract basic geometric information needed for orientation estimation.
Implement simple Python-based scripts to demonstrate the calculations.
Document methodology clearly, including formulas, assumptions, and step-by-step reasoning.
Collaborate with our team to integrate your calculations into our internal pipeline.
Open to Candidates With Any of the Following Backgrounds Candidates do not need to meet all qualifications. We welcome specialists of all types: Aerospace engineering
Mechanical engineering
Robotics or automation
Computer vision
Mathematics or applied mathematics
Physics
Control systems
Data science or machine learning
Students or trainees with strong analytical skills
Freelancers with experience in geometric modeling or Python
We will review all applicants regardless of seniority, title, or traditional qualifications.
Preferred (but not required) Skills Understanding of basic geometry and coordinate transformations
Familiarity with rotation matrices or quaternions
Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
Basic experience with image interpretation, OpenCV, or feature extraction
Interest in satellite motion, vectors, or orientation estimation
Ability to analyze problems independently and explain reasoning clearly
These skills are helpful, not mandatory.
Work Type Project-based
Part-time or flexible schedule acceptable
Remote
No export restrictions or citizenship requirements
Application Please send any of the following (we will review whatever you have): A short description of your relevant experience or interest
Any example of mathematical, coding, or analytical work
A CV or portfolio (optional)
Links to GitHub, research work, or academic projects (optional)
