RPOD Flight Dynamics Lead — LEO & GEO Operations

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd.; Toulouse; Hybride; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd. in Toulouse seeks a seasoned Flight Dynamics Operations Lead to oversee RPOD missions in LEO and GEO, coordinating rendezvous, docking, and proximity operations.

You will drive maneuver planning, navigation performance, and mission safety in a fast-paced space environment with real-time support. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on execution, mentoring engineers, and coordinating cross‑functional teams across mission phases to ensure safe and successful

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Space Systems Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in operational Flight Dynamics for LEO and/or GEO spacecraft missions.
• Strong expertise in orbital mechanics, orbit determination, maneuver optimization, covariance analysis, and spacecraft navigation.
• Background experience supporting RPOD, formation flying, servicing, docking, or proximity operations missions.
• Experience with Flight Dynamics and mission analysis tools such as GMAT, STK, Orekit, FreeFlyer, MONTE, or equivalent.
• Strong scripting and automation experience using Python, MATLAB, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with spacecraft operational constraints, CCSDS standards, and mission safety processes.
• Experience supporting critical mission operations in a control center environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead Flight Dynamics operations for LEO and GEO spacecraft missions including orbit determination, maneuver planning, station keeping, orbit transfers, phasing, and RPOD activities.
• Define and supervise rendezvous and proximity operations strategies, approach trajectories, keep-out zones, collision avoidance constraints, and docking safety rules.
• Coordinate critical mission operations including real-time maneuver execution, proximity operations, docking windows, contingency operations, and anomaly response.
• Develop and validate operational products such as maneuver plans, covariance analyses, navigation budgets, operational timelines, and mission constraints.
• Oversee conjunction assessment and collision risk analysis for operational spacecraft and servicing missions.
• Interface with GNC, Mission Operations, Systems Engineering, ADCS, Ground Segment, and spacecraft manufacturers to ensure coherent mission execution.
• Lead mission preparation activities including operational simulations, rehearsals, Monte Carlo campaigns, and mission readiness reviews.
• Support development and improvement of autonomous navigation concepts, operational flight dynamics tools, and RPOD operational procedures.
• Mentor and coordinate Flight Dynamics engineers and operators across mission phases and operational campaigns.
• Contribute to mission architecture trades and operational concepts for future in‑orbit servicing and logistics missions.

Connaissances

RPOD experience

Orbital mechanics

Maneuver optimization

Python scripting

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

System engineering coordination

Formation

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Outils

GMAT

STK

Orekit

FreeFlyer

MONTE

Description du poste

Infinite Orbits PTE Ltd. in Toulouse seeks a seasoned Flight Dynamics Operations Lead to oversee RPOD missions in LEO and GEO, coordinating rendezvous, docking, and proximity operations.

You will drive maneuver planning, navigation performance, and mission safety in a fast-paced space environment with real-time support. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on execution, mentoring engineers, and coordinating cross‑functional teams across mission phases to ensure safe and successful