Flight Dynamics Engineer — Remote/Hybrid Space Systems

Eutelsat; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Hybrid/Remote work options

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer for its London, UK team. The role supports 24/7 flight dynamics operations, balancing technical analysis with real-time mission support.

You will work within a dynamic, customer-focused environment, contributing to launch, mission, and end-of-life planning. The ideal candidate holds a BS in a relevant field and has experience in orbit determination, trajectory and maneuver planning, plus familiarity with tools like GMAT, OREKIT, STK or FreeFlyer.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS in Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics, or other relevant engineering field.
• Experience in satellite navigation, orbit determination, maneuver, attitude and trajectory planning.
• Experience with orbit analysis tools such as GMAT, OREKIT, STK, FreeFlyer.

Responsibilities

• Support system readiness, planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation for all spacecraft life-cycle phases.
• Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in Flight Dynamics software.
• Perform on-console Flight Dynamics operations in a shift environment.
• Provide approvals for high-importance Flight Dynamics items (e.g., Collision Avoidance Maneuvers).
• Monitor Orbit Determination, Maneuver, Trajectory, Attitude planning, and Collision Avoidance processes.

Skills

Orbit dynamics concepts

Independent work

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics or related field

Tools

GMAT

OREKIT

STK

FreeFlyer

Java

Python

Job description

Eutelsat is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer for its London, UK team. The role supports 24/7 flight dynamics operations, balancing technical analysis with real-time mission support.

You will work within a dynamic, customer-focused environment, contributing to launch, mission, and end-of-life planning. The ideal candidate holds a BS in a relevant field and has experience in orbit determination, trajectory and maneuver planning, plus familiarity with tools like GMAT, OREKIT, STK or FreeFlyer.