Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer

SITAEL; Roma; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SITAEL Ground, Operations and User Segments Unit seeks a Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer to join our future operation teams for an Earth Observation satellite mission.

You will conduct orbit determination, maneuver planning, and implement FDS workflows while developing Python-based pipelines and supporting LEOP/Commissioning activities.

Competenze

• University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics or Physics.
• Relevant working experience in operational mission, orbit determination and control.
• Expertise in orbit and attitude dynamics of satellites.
• Experience in SSA activities and CAM management.
• Fluency in English, both in speech and writing.
• Expertise in python scripting.
• Experience with unix/linux OS based systems.
• Ability to coordinate activities internal and external to the team.
• Well-organised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel.

Mansioni

• Conduct orbit determination, maneuver planning, and analyze orbital events such as conjunctions.
• Computation and monitoring of the satellite orbit
• Definition of FDS workflows
• Development and validation of FDS operational procedures (manual and python-based pipelines)
• Preparation and participation in System Operations Validation Test Campaigns
• Preparation of LEOP and Commissioning operations
• On-console activities during LEOP and on-call support
• Routine and emergency flight dynamics operations
• Propose improvements to the in-orbit control strategies and support GS Engineering Team for specification and development of flight dynamics facility for future missions

Descrizione del lavoro

In the frame of SITAEL Ground, Operations and User Segments Unit (as part of the Space Systems Department) we are looking for a Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer that will join our future Operation Engineering teams within an important Earth Observation satellite mission contract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct orbit determination, maneuver planning, and analyze orbital events such as conjunctions.
• Computation and monitoring of the satellite orbit
• Definition of FDS workflows
• Development and validation of FDS operational procedures (manual and python-based pipelines)
• Preparation and participation in System Operations Validation Test Campaigns
• Preparation of LEOP and Commissioning operations
• On-console activities during LEOP and on-call support
• Routine and emergency flight dynamics operations
• Propose improvements to the in-orbit control strategies and support GS Engineering Team for specification and development of flight dynamics facility for future missions

Technical Skills, Qualifications and Professional Experience

• University degree in a relevant engineering field, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics or Physics.
• Relevant working experience in operational mission, orbit determination and control.
• Expertise in orbit and attitude dynamics of satellites.
• Experience in SSA activities and CAM management.
• Ability to communicate clearly under both nominal and time-critical conditions.
• At least 3 years of operational experience in FDS operations for LEO satellites
• Ability to work independently
• Fluency in English, both in speech and writing
• Expertise in python scripting
• Experience with unix/linux OS based systems
• Ability to coordinate activities internal and external to the team
• Well‐organised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel

RAL: €45,000 – €55,000, based on the candidate's experience and skills.