Astrodynamics Engineer — Shape Orbit Solutions

Internetwork Expert; Botany; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering space technology start-up is seeking an Astrodynamics Engineer in Botany, Northern Ireland. The role involves designing and testing orbital mechanics solutions, collaboration across disciplines, and driving outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3+ years of experience with orbital mechanics, along with proficiency in tools like MATLAB and Python. Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and actual leave are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Meaningful equity (ESOP)

Annual leave plus personal/sick days

Public holidays

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with orbital mechanics delivering complex solutions.
• Strong familiarity with a variety of propagation algorithms and tools.
• Experience in analytical, numerical and hybrid propagation algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Identify relevant orbital scenarios for Command and Control systems.
• Design and test solutions with various approaches.
• Determine efficient means for orbit changes and document trade-offs.
• Verify proposed solutions for correctness.
• Integrate solutions into online systems with back-end engineers.
• Collaborate with the GNC team for orbital mechanics solutions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Aerospace Engineering

Physics or a related discipline eg Space Engineering

Tools

GMAT

STK

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

Rust

C++

Elixir/Erlang

Job description

A pioneering space technology start-up is seeking an Astrodynamics Engineer in Botany, Northern Ireland. The role involves designing and testing orbital mechanics solutions, collaboration across disciplines, and driving outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 3+ years of experience with orbital mechanics, along with proficiency in tools like MATLAB and Python. Competitive salary, meaningful equity, and actual leave are offered.