Lead Flight Dynamics Engineer, Military Satellites

Babcock International Group; England; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday

Pension & life assurance

Digital GP & health checks

Employee share scheme

Flexible working

Be Kind Day

Job summary

Babcock is seeking a Principal Flight Dynamics Engineer to lead satellite flight dynamics for the UK geostationary fleet from Hawthorn, Corsham. You will perform orbit determination, manoeuvre planning and life-optimisation analyses to support national security missions.

The role requires an established background in spacecraft dynamics, engineering and strong programming / communication skills, with SC/DV clearances as part of the security requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in satellite flight dynamics, engineering or operations.
• Strong analytical ability and programming skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform orbit determination and plan manoeuvres to maintain GEO fleet positions; provide on-call support when required.
• Support daily flight dynamics operations, including orbit determination, manoeuvre planning and product generation.
• Monitor performance and propellant consumption to refine life estimates; develop tools to improve data trending.
• Assist with geosynchronous satellite relocation, deorbiting, launches and orbit transfers.
• Participate in flight dynamics software maintenance, development, enhancement and testing.

Skills

Satellite flight dynamics

Engineering

Analytical skills

Programming skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering, physics, computer science or similar

Job description

Babcock is seeking a Principal Flight Dynamics Engineer to lead satellite flight dynamics for the UK geostationary fleet from Hawthorn, Corsham. You will perform orbit determination, manoeuvre planning and life-optimisation analyses to support national security missions.

The role requires an established background in spacecraft dynamics, engineering and strong programming / communication skills, with SC/DV clearances as part of the security requirements.