Gimbal Control Engineer

Location: Galway, Ireland

Department: Embedded

What you'll do

• Become a key part of the engineering team and help deliver on Mbryonics’ aspiring goals from optical communications terminals to the underpinning manufacturing processes. 
• Design and implement advanced control algorithms for gimbal stabilization, motion control, and target tracking. 
• Model electro-mechanical systems and simulate control strategies using tools like MATLAB/Simulink. 
• Design and tune control laws for rate and position loops with emphasis on stability margins, disturbance rejection, and jitter minimization. 
• Interface with mechanical and electrical engineering teams to integrate motor, bearing, and structural dynamic models. 
• Define and validate system-level control requirements (bandwidth, phase/gain margins, jitter, error budgets). 
• Tune control loops and validate system behaviour through lab and field testing. 
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to bring robust systems to production. 
• Document control design, modelling assumptions, and verification results per ECSS/NASA standards

Who you are

• B.Eng/M.Eng/PH.D in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Control Systems Engineering or relevant field
• Experience in closed-loop control design for precision motion systems, such as gimbals, optical instruments, or satellite attitude control.
• Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink
• Strong grasp of control theory, estimation, and system identification.
• Interest in the high tech, aerospace, or space sectors
• Hands-on experience in bringing projects through to completion in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in an R&D environment is beneficial

Desirable Requirements/Technical Skills/Education:

• Working knowledge of dynamic modelling tools (Simcenter 3D, NASTRAN, or similar) and modal reduction techniques.
• Background in space/airborne systems or precision pointing.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop and software performance validation.
• Experience with disturbance rejection for reaction wheel or micro-vibration environments.
• The ability to work under pressure and to meet required deadlines.
• Problem-solving skills, solution focused and possess the ability to craft the appropriate approaches.
• Interpersonal and team working skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

What's in it for you

Career Growth: Contribute to a world-class space-age communication program while developing your leadership skills in a state-of-the-art manufacturing environment

Collaboration: Work with talented professionals across disciplines to drive impactful solutions

Innovation: Be part of a team pioneering advancements in manufacturing engineering for cutting-edge FSO systems

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible work schedules and a comprehensive benefits package

If you're ready to take your career to new heights and drive the future of space-age communication, apply now and join the MBRYONICS team as our Gimbal Controls Engineer.  

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

Core ethical values, diversity and inclusion are invaluable to MBRYONICS’ business success. We recognise that the broad perspectives that result from recruiting, developing and retaining a globally diverse workforce promotes innovation and helps us succeed as a business enterprise. It is the policy and practice of the Company to provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants. The Company will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, civil status, family status, disability, age, or membership of the Traveller community.

About the Company

About MBRYONICS

MBRYONICS is at the forefront of free space optical communications. Our product portfolio covers a wide range of emerging technologies from photonic integrated circuits to advanced optical systems and embedded software solutions. Our optical communications systems are integrated and deployed in satellite communications systems. The work is exciting and challenging and is at the forefront of the technology domains. As part of our expansion, we are currently looking for a suitably motivated - Gimbal Control Engineer - to join our group.