Space Flight Dynamics Engineer - Defence Systems

Astroscale Holdings Inc.; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Relocation allowance considered

State of the art office and cleanroom

Job summary

Astroscale UK is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to contribute to the development of flight dynamics products for space control. You will work with a skilled team to design, implement and validate software that integrates with our in-house flight dynamics suite.

The role involves producing algorithms, participating in SCRUM, supporting bids, and providing guidance to customers on best practices. A Master’s degree and 5+ years in space/defence are expected, with UK SC clearance or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Astronautics or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in commercial Space or defence flight dynamics.
• UK SC clearance or eligible.
• Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics and flight dynamics.
• Experience with MATLAB and Python.
• Experience with Mission Analysis and requirements definition.
• Fluent in English; able to interact with spacecraft operations engineers.
• Software product development lifecycle experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate and maintain flight dynamics software for defence missions.
• Support business development and bid activities for space control.
• Specify flight dynamics algorithms for space control software.
• Review design and procedure documentation.
• Capture requirements and convert to use cases and stories.
• Down select features for ongoing versions.
• Participate in ground segment verification and testing.
• Support Mission System Test and simulations.
• Assist Operations team with issue resolution.
• Interface with external suppliers as Product Owner or Technical Officer.
• Follow SCRUM and maintain schedule.
• Produce product documentation (requirements, V&V plan, tests).

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Flight dynamics

MATLAB

Python

Mission Analysis

Requirements definition

English (fluent)

Space/defence experience

UK SC clearance

Software development lifecycle

Education

Master's degree in Astronautics

Tools

Windows

Linux

Job description

Astroscale UK is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to contribute to the development of flight dynamics products for space control. You will work with a skilled team to design, implement and validate software that integrates with our in-house flight dynamics suite.

The role involves producing algorithms, participating in SCRUM, supporting bids, and providing guidance to customers on best practices. A Master’s degree and 5+ years in space/defence are expected, with UK SC clearance or eligibility.