Space Situational Awareness Engineer - Orbit Dynamics & Data Fusion

NewSpace Technical; Cataluña; Híbrido; EUR 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NewSpace Technical is seeking a Flight Dynamics Software / Space Situational Awareness Engineer to develop and optimize advanced algorithms for orbit prediction and data fusion.

The role involves collaborating with engineers and data scientists to deliver robust software solutions, with a hybrid work arrangement across Europe. The candidate should have a strong background in astrodynamics and programming in Python, Java, or Fortran 90+.

Formación

• Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in space systems, flight dynamics, astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, or related fields (3+ years for exceptional profiles).
• Strong theoretical and practical understanding of astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, and flight dynamics.
• Experience with scientific programming using Python, Java, Fortran 90+ or equivalent.
• Experience developing technical solutions within a research-driven or engineering-focused environment.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and optimize algorithms for orbit propagation, orbit determination, sensor fusion, covariance modeling, and uncertainty quantification.
• Integrate and process data from multiple sources to improve space situational awareness capabilities.
• Develop methods to create accurate representations of the orbital environment and space object behaviour.
• Conduct validation and verification campaigns to assess and improve algorithm performance.
• Support the transition of research concepts and prototype algorithms into reliable, scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with software engineers, aerospace engineers, and data specialists to deliver mission-critical capabilities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of orbital safety and space traffic management technologies.

Conocimientos

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

European work authorization

Educación

Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Herramientas

Python

Java

Fortran 90+

Descripción del empleo

NewSpace Technical is seeking a Flight Dynamics Software / Space Situational Awareness Engineer to develop and optimize advanced algorithms for orbit prediction and data fusion.

The role involves collaborating with engineers and data scientists to deliver robust software solutions, with a hybrid work arrangement across Europe. The candidate should have a strong background in astrodynamics and programming in Python, Java, or Fortran 90+.