Flight Dynamics Engineer (all genders)

Reflex Aerospace; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Urban Sports Club membership

Public transport discount

Corporate discounts

Zusammenfassung

Reflex Aerospace seeks a Flight Dynamics Engineer to design, analyze and support spacecraft trajectories with a focus on rendezvous, proximity operations, and formation flight. You will coordinate with AOCS, software, and mission operations teams to plan relative motion and validation activities.

You will perform orbit determination, propagation, maneuver planning, and delta-V budgeting; develop tools and simulations, and validate concepts via Monte Carlo analyses.

Qualifikationen

• Degree in Space Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 3–5 years of relevant space industry experience.
• Strong background in flight dynamics, including orbit determination and propagation.
• Experience designing and analyzing rendezvous and proximity operations or formation flight.
• Good understanding of satellite AOCS sensors and actuators, mainly propulsion and GNSS.
• Good understanding of navigation filters, including state estimation and uncertainty assessment for orbit determination and proximity operations.
• Experience with ECSS standards is a plus.
• Proficiency in a technical programming language (e.g. Python, MATLAB).
• Experience with flight dynamics tools (e.g. GMAT, STK, Orekit).

Aufgaben

• Design and analyze orbital trajectories.
• Perform orbit determination, propagation, maneuver planning, and delta-V budgeting.
• Plan autonomous and ground-assisted proximity operations sequences and abort strategies as well as plan and optimize routine operational activities.
• Develop and maintain flight dynamics analysis tools and simulations.
• Validate guidance concepts via Monte Carlo analysis and sensitivity studies.
• Develop autonomous closed loop orbit control algorithms.
• Support software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing.
• Support launch and early orbit operations, commissioning, and on-orbit activities.

Kenntnisse

Flight dynamics

Orbit determination

Rendezvous planning

Proximity operations

Python

MATLAB

Ausbildung

Space Engineering

Astrodynamics

Physics

Tools

GMAT

STK

Orekit

Jobbeschreibung

Join the Pinnacle of Satellite Technology Advancement in Germany!

Reflex Aerospace is at the forefront of propelling high-performance satellite technology to new heights within the German aerospace landscape.

As part of Reflex Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the space industry's future. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and enthusiasm to a team that stands for innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a company that is redefining the boundaries of satellite technology, we welcome you to embark on this thrilling journey with us!

As a Flight Dynamics Engineer you will design, analyze, and support spacecraft trajectories and guidance strategies, with a strong focus on rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) and formation flight. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and validating relative motion, rendezvous, and close-approach maneuvers for on-orbit operations, working closely with AOCS, software, and mission operations teams.

Your Mission:

Design and analyze orbital trajectories

Perform orbit determination, propagation, maneuver planning, and delta-V budgeting

Plan autonomous and ground-assisted proximity operations sequences and abort strategies as well as plan and optimize routine operational activities

Develop and maintain flight dynamics analysis tools and simulations

Validate guidance concepts via Monte Carlo analysis and sensitivity studies

Develop autonomous closed loop orbit control algorithms

Support software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing

Support launch and early orbit operations, commissioning, and on-orbit activities

Your Background:

Degree in Space Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or a related field

At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in space industry

Strong background in flight dynamics, including orbit determination and propagation, maneuver planning and validation

Experience designing and analyzing rendezvous and proximity operations or formation flight

Good understanding of satellite AOCS sensors and actuators, mainly propulsion and GNSS

Good understanding of navigation filters, including state estimation and uncertainty assessment for orbit determination and proximity operations

Experience with ECSS standards is a plus

Proficiency in at least one technical programming language (e.g. Python, MATLAB)

Experience with flight dynamics tools (e.g. GMAT, STK, Orekit)

What We Offer:

Collaborate with a diverse multinational team crafting the next wave of cutting-edge satellites. Embark on this exciting journey with us from the outset, leaving your indelible mark in the dynamic company and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the space industry.

Keep your energy levels high with company-sponsored memberships for Urban Sports Club as well a discount in the public transport.

Access to Corporate Benefits - A website with many discounts for various brands.

An annual training budget of 1.500€.

We exclusively offer permanent employment contracts, reflecting our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting sustainable career growth within our organization.

A 20% contribution to your private pension plan.
We provide a hybrid work model along with flexible working hours, empowering you as the owner of your time management.

Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation and a special company holiday on April 12th, celebrating the International Day of Human Space Flight and the spirit of exploration.

About us

Reflex Aerospace, a NewSpace startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in Munich and Berlin, has been leading the charge to provide advanced dual‑use satellite technology at unparalleled speed. The company is leveraging the latest techniques to modernize payload‑centric satellite development and production, achieving significantly faster delivery times and enhanced reliability. By applying algorithmic engineering and streamlined system design processes, Reflex accelerates the delivery of satellites enabling lightning‑fast innovation for our customers.