Flight Dynamics & Operations Engineer

Pascal Dietrich Consulting AG; Verwaltungsregion Oberland; Vor Ort; CHF 110.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pascal Dietrich Consulting AG in Bern, Switzerland, seeks a proactive Flight Dynamics & Operations Engineer to design, automate and operate a Flight Dynamics System for ESA-guided satellite missions. You will build automated pipelines for Orbit Determination and manoeuvre planning.

The ideal candidate has a 3–5+ year track record in LEO flight operations or MCC, strong orbital mechanics, and is proficient in Java and Python with Git/CI-CD. Fluency in English is essential; German is a plus.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Computer Science or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in LEO flight operations or MCC environments.
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, manoeuvre planning and flight dynamics.
• Proficiency in Java and Python, including Git, CI/CD and software engineering best practices.
• Hands-on experience with Orekit, FreeFlyer, GMAT or STK/Astrogator.
• Experience with ESA/ECSS standards or European space projects is an advantage.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent English skills; German is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Design, automate and operate a Flight Dynamics System for next-generation satellite missions within the ESA framework.
• Develop automated pipelines for Orbit Determination, manoeuvre planning and flight dynamics product generation.
• Design and implement station-keeping, constellation phasing and collision avoidance algorithms for LEO satellite constellations.
• Contribute to system architecture, technical design and the integration of flight dynamics modules into the ground segment.
• Collaborate with international teams on mission analysis, operational concepts and technical documentation.
• Support the delivery of high-quality software and operational solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Kenntnisse

Orbital mechanics

Flight dynamics

Java

Python

Git

CI/CD

Software engineering best practices

MCC experience

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering/ASTRO/CS

Tools

Orekit

FreeFlyer

GMAT

STK/Astrogator

Jobbeschreibung

Do you want to shape the future of European space missions - working on cutting-edge satellite operations with real impact?

For our client, we are looking for a proactive and ambitious Flight Dynamics & Operations Engineer who thrives in an innovative, international and fast-growing project environment and is eager to contribute to the next generation of space technologies.

The C5I-Campus in Thun is an innovation hub in the field of security and advanced technologies, offering a modern workplace for around 260 employees in a unique location on the banks of the Aare River. It provides talented professionals with the opportunity to work in an agile, startup-like environment while collaborating with leading Swiss and European industry partners on pioneering space programmes.

Would you like to contribute your expertise, take ownership of challenging technical topics and help shape the future of European satellite mission operations? Then we'd love to hear from you!

Your Responsibilities

• Design, automate and operate a Flight Dynamics System for next-generation satellite missions within the ESA framework
• Develop automated pipelines for Orbit Determination (OD), manoeuvre planning and flight dynamics product generation
• Design and implement station-keeping, constellation phasing and collision avoidance algorithms for LEO satellite constellations
• Contribute to system architecture, technical design and the integration of flight dynamics modules into the ground segment
• Collaborate with international teams on mission analysis, operational concepts and technical documentation
• Support the delivery of high-quality software and operational solutions throughout the project lifecycle

Your Profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Computer Science or a related field
• 3-5+ years of experience in LEO flight operations or Mission Control Center (MCC) environments
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, manoeuvre planning and flight dynamics
• Proficiency in Java and Python, including Git, CI/CD and software engineering best practices
• Hands-on experience with Orekit, FreeFlyer, GMAT or STK/Astrogator
• Experience with ESA/ECSS standards or European space projects is an advantage
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills
• Excellent English skills; German is an advantage