Senior Spaceflight Mission Analysis Lead - Hybrid/Remote

Eutelsat; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eutelsat Group is seeking a Senior Flight Dynamics Mission Analyst in London, UK, to lead mission analysis activities across GEO and LEO programs. You will influence trajectory design, orbit determination, and operations planning within a matrixed team.

We value a strong background in astrodynamics, programming (Python/Java), and proven leadership. The role offers challenges across launch, early operations, and long‑term mission optimization.

Qualifications

• MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Strong background in astrodynamics, orbit determination, maneuver planning.
• Experience with mission analysis tools and standard software packages.

Responsibilities

• Perform full mission lifecycle analysis from launch to de-orbit, including maneuver planning and trajectory design.
• Develop and validate mission analysis algorithms and tools for GEO/LEO operations.
• Provide expert support during nominal operations and critical events.
• Mentor junior Flight Dynamics Engineers and Mission Analysts.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Astrodynamics

Orbit Determination

Trajectory Design

Optimization

Python/Java

Problem Solving

Education

MS/PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

OREKIT

GMAT

STK

SPICE

Python

Java

Job description

Eutelsat Group is seeking a Senior Flight Dynamics Mission Analyst in London, UK, to lead mission analysis activities across GEO and LEO programs. You will influence trajectory design, orbit determination, and operations planning within a matrixed team.

We value a strong background in astrodynamics, programming (Python/Java), and proven leadership. The role offers challenges across launch, early operations, and long‑term mission optimization.