Space Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer (Hybrid)

Ifairworthy; Harwell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working available

Relocation allowance considered

Private healthcare

Job summary

Astroscale UK is seeking a Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer to contribute to flight dynamics software for defence missions and space control products. You will work with the flight dynamics team, the commercial defence group, and the Chief Engineer to ensure robust and evolving capabilities in an Agile environment.

The role requires a Master’s in Astronautics or equivalent, 5+ years in space/defence flight dynamics, and UK SC level clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Astronautics or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in commercial Space or defence flight dynamics.
• Eligible for UK SC level clearance, or higher.
• Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics and flight dynamics.
• Experience with MATLAB and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and maintain flight dynamics software for defence missions.
• Support business development and bids related to space control.
• Specify and review flight dynamics algorithms for space control software.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and document requirements, use cases, and tests.
• Lead or participate in ground segment verification, testing, and integration.
• Work within an Agile (SCRUM) framework to deliver features on schedule.
• Produce product documentation including VERIFICATION and validation plans.

Skills

Orbit mechanics

Flight dynamics systems

Simulation MATLAB

Python

Requirements definition

SCRUM/Agile

English fluency

Space/Defence domain

Education

Master's degree in Astronautics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Windows

Linux

Job description

Astroscale UK is seeking a Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer to contribute to flight dynamics software for defence missions and space control products. You will work with the flight dynamics team, the commercial defence group, and the Chief Engineer to ensure robust and evolving capabilities in an Agile environment.

The role requires a Master’s in Astronautics or equivalent, 5+ years in space/defence flight dynamics, and UK SC level clearance eligibility.