Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer – Space Sector

TurinTech SpA; Roma; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TurinTech, Forward Engineering, a global partner for engineering services, invites applications for a Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer – Space Sector. Join a multidisciplinary team to perform orbit determination, maneuver planning, CAM management, and LEOP support for LEO satellites, with Python-based pipelines and Unix/Linux workflows.

English and Italian proficiency (B2+) is required. You will work on-console during LEOP and collaborate with Ground Segment teams on future mission flight

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of experience in Flight Dynamics Operations for LEO satellites.
• Strong knowledge of orbit determination and satellite attitude/orbit dynamics.
• Experience in SSA (Space Situational Awareness) and CAM management.
• Experience in operational space missions and satellite control activities.
• Good Python scripting.
• Experience with Unix/Linux based systems.
• Ability to manage operational activities in nominal and critical scenarios.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Good command of English and Italian languages (B2+).

Responsibilities

• Orbit determination, maneuver planning and monitoring of satellite orbital parameters.
• Analysis and management of orbital events, conjunction analysis and CAM.
• Definition and optimization of Flight Dynamics System (FDS) workflows.
• Development and validation of operational procedures, including Python-based pipelines.
• Preparation and participation in System Operations Validation Test Campaigns.
• Support to LEOP and Commissioning activities.
• On-console operational activities during LEOP and on-call support.
• Management of routine and emergency flight dynamics operations.
• Proposal of improvements for in-orbit control strategies.
• Support to Ground Segment Engineering teams for future mission flight dynamics systems development.

Skills

Orbit determination

Satellite attitude/orbit dynamics

SSA knowledge

CAM management

Operational space missions

Unix/Linux systems

Coordination and communication

English/Italian language proficiency

Independent work / multi-priority

Education

Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent

Tools

Python

Python scripting

Job description

TurinTech, Forward Engineering, a global partner for engineering services in collaboration with key players in the industrial sector, is looking for:

Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer – Space Sector

Main Activity/Responsibility

• Orbit determination, maneuver planning and monitoring of satellite orbital parameters
• Analysis and management of orbital events, conjunction analysis and Collision Avoidance Maneuvers (CAM)
• Definition and optimization of Flight Dynamics System (FDS) workflows
• Development and validation of operational procedures, including Python-based automated pipelines
• Preparation and participation in System Operations Validation Test Campaigns
• Support to LEOP (Launch and Early Orbit Phase) and Commissioning activities
• On-console operational activities during LEOP and on-call support
• Management of routine and emergency flight dynamics operations
• Proposal of improvements for in-orbit control strategies
• Support to Ground Segment Engineering teams for future mission flight dynamics systems development

TECH SKILLS

• Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in Flight Dynamics Operations for LEO satellites
• Strong knowledge of orbit determination and satellite attitude/orbit dynamics
• Experience in SSA (Space Situational Awareness) and CAM management
• Experience in operational space missions and satellite control activities
• Good expertise in Python scripting
• Experience with Unix/Linux based systems
• Ability to manage operational activities in nominal and critical scenarios
• Strong coordination and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Good command of English and Italian languages (B2 or higher)

The present announcement is aimed at both sexes, pursuant to Laws 903/77 and 125/91, and to people of all ages and nationalities, pursuant to Legislative Decrees 215/03 and 216/03.