Flight Dynamics Engineer (m/w/d) [26170]

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Darmstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CS GROUP seeks a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join our satellites operations team, primarily at ESA’s ESOC in Darmstadt, Germany.

You will perform orbit and attitude determination and prediction, data processing, and support manoeuvres while maintaining flight dynamics systems and collaborating with international teams in a demanding, space-focused environment.

Qualifikationen

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or another relevant discipline.
• Strong knowledge of classical mechanics, orbital mechanics and spacecraft attitude dynamics/control.
• Strong knowledge of linear algebra, calculus and numerical methods.
• Ability to analyse and solve complex technical problems using analytical and numerical methods.
• Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software for engineering and flight dynamics applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work autonomously and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive approach.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Valid authorisation to work in Germany.

Aufgaben

• Perform routine flight dynamics operations, including processing and monitoring telemetry, tracking and GNSS data.
• Perform orbit and attitude determination and prediction, including spacecraft state estimation.
• Support orbit manoeuvre optimisation, calibration and analysis, and generation of telecommand files.
• Perform spacecraft sensor calibration and validate flight dynamics calculations and results.
• Maintain, configure and develop flight dynamics systems, software, tools and procedures.
• Support routine satellite operations, including 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Prepare and support special operations and mission-end campaigns, including analyses and simulations.
• Support preparation and launch of new missions through system setup, validation and simulations.
• Contribute to maintenance and testing of flight dynamics software.
• Collaborate with flight control teams in an international multidisciplinary environment.

Kenntnisse

Flight dynamics

Telemetry processing

Orbit determination

Attitude determination

Numerical methods

Software development

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Pressure management

Ausbildung

University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics

Tools

UNIX/Linux

Object-oriented programming

Jobbeschreibung

• Full-time

Company Description

CS GROUP, together with HE Space and Sopra Steria, has been successfully providing digital end-to-end systems and engineering services for more than 40 years. With over 2000 employees worldwide, we combine advanced and unique skills in both information technology and space data engineering. We combine entrepreneurial agility with cutting-edge technological expertise. CS GROUP is a leading provider of operational systems and an important and trusted long-term partner for space and defence organisations. At CS GROUP, we are driven by innovation and we value our most important asset: our people.

Job Description

We are looking for a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join our team supporting satellite operations primarily at ESA’s European Space Operations Centre (ESOC) in Darmstadt, Germany.

The team supports a wide range of missions, including ESA Earth Observation missions, the Copernicus Sentinel satellites and interplanetary scientific missions.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform routine flight dynamics operations, including processing and monitoring telemetry, tracking and GNSS data.
• Perform orbit and attitude determination and prediction, including spacecraft state and AOCS parameter estimation.
• Support orbit manoeuvre optimisation, calibration and analysis, as well as the generation of spacecraft telecommand files.
• Perform spacecraft sensor calibration and validate flight dynamics calculations and results.
• Maintain, configure and further develop flight dynamics systems, software, tools and operational procedures.
• Support routine satellite operations, including participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation.
• Prepare and support special operations and mission-end campaigns, including technical studies, analyses and simulations.
• Support the preparation and launch of new missions through flight dynamics system setup, software validation, procedure development and simulations.
• Contribute to the maintenance, development, testing and validation of flight dynamics software.
• Collaborate closely with flight control teams and other technical teams within an international, multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

Mandatory skills and experience:

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or another relevant engineering or scientific discipline.
• Strong knowledge of classical mechanics, with knowledge of orbital mechanics and spacecraft attitude dynamics/control.
• Strong knowledge of linear algebra, differential and integral calculus, and numerical methods.
• Ability to analyse and solve complex technical problems using analytical and numerical methods.
• Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software for engineering and flight dynamics applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure..
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Valid authorisation to work in Germany.
• Willingness to undergo the required security clearance.

Additional skills considered an asset:

• Professional experience in flight dynamics, satellite operations or Space Situational Awareness.
• Knowledge of UNIX/Linux operating systems.
• Experience with object-oriented programming languages.
• Practical experience with orbit determination, attitude determination or spacecraft manoeuvre operations.
• Experience supporting operational satellite missions or mission preparation activities.

Additional Information

This position is based in Darmstadt, Germany.

An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!