Hybrid Flight Dynamics Engineer - Space & Defence Software

Holt Executive Ltd; United Kingdom; Híbrido; GBP 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Hybrid work arrangement

Private health care

Life assurance

Resumo da oferta

Holt Executive Ltd is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a growing defence and space software team. You will design, develop, validate and maintain flight dynamics software for defence and space applications, and influence product direction within an Agile environment.

The role requires a Master's in a relevant field, 5+ years in flight dynamics, MATLAB and Python proficiency, and eligibility for UK Security Clearance.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in Astronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related discipline.
• At least five years' commercial experience in flight dynamics within space/defence sectors.
• Eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC) or higher.
• Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and spacecraft flight dynamics.
• Experience with mission analysis and trajectory design.
• Experience using MATLAB or equivalent simulation tools.
• Strong Python programming skills.
• Experience defining and managing technical requirements.
• Understanding of the full software development lifecycle, including design, development, integration, testing and maintenance.
• Experience working alongside spacecraft operations or mission operations teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, validate and maintain flight dynamics software for defence and space applications.
• Support business development activities by providing technical expertise during bids and customer engagements.
• Develop and specify flight dynamics algorithms to support operational software capabilities.
• Review flight dynamics designs, procedures and technical documentation.
• Capture, analyse and refine customer and system requirements, translating them into user stories and technical specifications.
• Help prioritise and define features for future software releases.
• Support system verification, validation, integration and simulation activities.
• Provide technical support to operations teams, troubleshooting issues and recommending best practice.
• Act as the technical interface with external suppliers and development partners where required.
• Work within an Agile (Scrum) environment to deliver software to agreed schedules.
• Produce and maintain high-quality engineering documentation, including requirements, verification plans, test procedures and technical reports.

Conhecimentos

Python programming

MATLAB

Orbital mechanics

Mission analysis

English communication

Formação académica

Master's degree in Astronautics, Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related field

Ferramentas

MATLAB

Python

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Holt Executive Ltd is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join a growing defence and space software team. You will design, develop, validate and maintain flight dynamics software for defence and space applications, and influence product direction within an Agile environment.

The role requires a Master's in a relevant field, 5+ years in flight dynamics, MATLAB and Python proficiency, and eligibility for UK Security Clearance.