SSA & Flight Dynamics Engineer (Hybrid)

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

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible hybrid working

Professional development

Industry events access

Collaborative environment

Descripción de la vacante

NewSpace Technical in Europe is seeking a Flight Dynamics Software / Space Situational Awareness Engineer to develop and optimize algorithms for orbit propagation, orbit determination, sensor fusion, covariance modelling and uncertainty quantification.

The role involves integrating data from multiple sources, validating algorithms, and transitioning research concepts into scalable software, collaborating with software and aerospace engineers to advance space traffic management and orbital safety.

Formación

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in space systems, flight dynamics or related fields.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of astrodynamics and orbital mechanics.
• Experience with Python, Java, or Fortran and scientific programming.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and across research-to-engineering transitions.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and optimize algorithms for orbit propagation, OD, sensor fusion, and uncertainty quantification.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to improve space situational awareness.
• Create accurate representations of the orbital environment and object behaviour.
• Conduct validation campaigns to assess algorithm performance.
• Support transition of research concepts into reliable, scalable software.
• Collaborate with software, aerospace, and data specialists to deliver mission-critical capabilities.
• Contribute to improvements in orbital safety and space traffic management.

Conocimientos

Astrodynamics

Flight Dynamics

Python

Java

Fortran

Educación

Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, or a related discipline

Descripción del empleo

NewSpace Technical in Europe is seeking a Flight Dynamics Software / Space Situational Awareness Engineer to develop and optimize algorithms for orbit propagation, orbit determination, sensor fusion, covariance modelling and uncertainty quantification.

The role involves integrating data from multiple sources, validating algorithms, and transitioning research concepts into scalable software, collaborating with software and aerospace engineers to advance space traffic management and orbital safety.