Flight Dynamics Engineer: Spacecraft Orbit & Mission

Eutelsat Americas; Greater London; Hybrid; MXN 1,385,000 - 2,192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Hybrid/remote work options

Job summary

Eutelsat is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join the 24/7 Flight Dynamics team in London. You will balance the technical requirements of flight dynamics analysis with real-time mission support, reporting to the FD Manager and MD on shift.

You’ll work across orbit determination, maneuver planning, trajectory and attitude planning, supporting spacecraft from launch through de-orbit, with a focus on reliability and mission success.

Qualifications

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field.
• Experience in satellite navigation and orbit/trajectory planning.
• Proficiency with GMAT/OREKIT/STK/FreeFlyer tools; Java or Python is a plus.
• Unix/Linux based systems and ability to handle changing mission requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support system readiness and mission phases from launch to de-orbit.
• Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in flight dynamics applications.
• Perform on-console flight dynamics operations in a shift environment.
• Provide approvals for high-importance flight dynamics items (Collision Avoidance...).
• Monitor orbit determination, maneuver planning, trajectory and attitude planning processes.
• Generate and verify maneuver plans and assess thruster performance.
• Develop and maintain flight dynamics procedures.

Skills

Java

Python

Unix/Linux

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

GMAT

OREKIT

STK

FreeFlyer

Job description

Eutelsat is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join the 24/7 Flight Dynamics team in London. You will balance the technical requirements of flight dynamics analysis with real-time mission support, reporting to the FD Manager and MD on shift.

You’ll work across orbit determination, maneuver planning, trajectory and attitude planning, supporting spacecraft from launch through de-orbit, with a focus on reliability and mission success.