(Senior) Flight Dynamics Engineer (all genders)

Reflex Aerospace; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Urban Sports Club membership

Public transport discount

Corporate benefits site access

Annual training budget 1500€

Permanent contract

Job summary

Reflex Aerospace is seeking a (Senior) Flight Dynamics Engineer in Germany to design, analyze, and support spacecraft trajectories and guidance strategies with a focus on rendezvous, proximity operations, and formation flight.

You will collaborate with AOCS, software, and mission operations teams to plan relative motion, validate maneuvers, and develop autonomous control algorithms, contributing to on-orbit operations and testing in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Space Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant space industry experience.
• Strong background in flight dynamics: orbit determination, propagation, maneuver planning.
• Experience designing rendezvous and proximity operations or formation flight.
• Good understanding of satellite AOCS sensors and actuators (propulsion, GNSS).
• Knowledge of navigation filters, state estimation for orbit determination and proximity ops.
• ECSS standards knowledge is a plus.
• Proficiency in Python and/or MATLAB; experience with flight dynamics tools (GMAT, STK, Orekit).

Responsibilities

• 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; optimize routine 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.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Education

Degree in Space Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics or related field

Tools

GMAT

STK

Orekit

Job description

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 (Senior) 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.

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 (Senior) 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 on a 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.
  Join Reflex Aerospace and be a driving force in shaping the next era of space exploration! We look forward to your application.

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.