Telespazio - Space Flight Dynamics Engineer

Leonardo; Ortucchio; Hybrid; EUR 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Permanent contract

13th-month salary

Performance bonus

Welfare vouchers €250/year

Meal vouchers

Job summary

Leonardo Space Division's Flight Dynamics team at the Fucino Space Centre in Italy is seeking a Junior Flight Dynamics specialist. You will contribute to mission analysis, preparation, and execution for GEO/LEO/MEO satellites, across LEOP and routine phases, supporting operations and system evolution.

The role requires a degree in math/physics/engineering, 0–5 years of experience, good English, and willingness to travel and work unusual hours.

Qualifications

• BS or Master's degree in mathematics, physics, aerospace or relevant engineering.
• 0–5 years of experience.
• Leadership, relationship management, and communication skills.
• Strong cognitive, analytical, delegation, planning and organizational skills.
• Willingness to work unusual hours and travel abroad.
• Eligibility for security clearances.
• Good knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of programming languages, preferably JAVA.
• OREKIT library knowledge preferred.
• Flexible to nonroutine operations.

Responsibilities

• Provision of Mission Analysis support for Flight Dynamics requirements specification, design, development and verification phases.
• Provision of Flight Dynamics support to Operations Concept definition and Operations Preparation.
• Provision of Flight Dynamics support to LEOP definition, preparation and execution.
• Provision of Flight Dynamics support to routine phases from Commissioning to Graveyarding.
• Support to and implementation of anomaly resolution and investigation Flight Dynamics operations for LEO, MEO and GEO satellites.
• Implementation of essential System Evolutions in terms of procedures and configurations.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship management

Communication

Cognitive

Analytical

Delegation

Planning

Organisational skills

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in mathematics, physics, aerospace or relevant engineering

Tools

JAVA

OREKIT

Job description

Job Description

Closer to Space, closer to the Future: join Telespazio – Leonardo Space Division!

Leonardo is a leading global industrial group in Aerospace, Defence and Security, delivering advance multi-domain technologies across Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cybersecurity, and Space. As part of the Leonardo Space Division, Telespazio a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%) , is a global reference in the field of satellite solutions and services. With a workforce of over 3.500 professionals across its offices in Europe and around the world, Telespazio operates an international network of Space Centres and Teleports, offering cutting-edge solutions in Geoinformation Services, Satellite Systems and Operations, and Satellite Communications.

Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Space.

The Flight Dynamics Organizational Unit (around 20 people) deals with Mission Analysis, Flight Dynamics infrastructures design, implementation and operations, and Flight Dynamics expertise provision to all the Company departments. Moreover, it provides the Flight Dynamics operation for the entire fleet of GEO and LEO spacecrafts and constellations for both commercial and institutional customers and agencies.

The successful candidate for this vacancy will be employed in the Telespazio Flight Dynamics department located in the Fucino Space Centre (Italy)

Requirements

• BS or Master's (preferred) degree in mathematics, physics, aerospace or a relevant engineering discipline
• Seniority: 0–5 years of experience
• Leadership, relationship management and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Cognitive, analytical, delegation, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to anticipate problems, solve complex issues and relate situations to their context.
• Developing and evolving competences to meet current and future needs
• Eligibility to get relevant security clearances for National Programs
• Good knowledge of the English language
• Knowledge of programming languages, preferably JAVA
• Knowledge of the OREKIT library, preferred but not required
• The candidate must be available to work at unusual hours for limited periods during nonroutine operations (i.e. Launch and Early Orbit Phases, Grave Yarding) or during contingencies.
• The candidate must be available to travel abroad.

Purpose

Contribute to both Mission Preparation and Mission Execution, by taking care of:

• Provision of Mission Analysis support for Flight Dynamics requirements specification, design, development and verification phases
• Provision of Flight Dynamics support to the Operations Concept definition and Operations Preparation
• Provision of Flight Dynamics support to the Definition, Preparation and Execution of Launch & Early Orbit Phase (LEOP)
• Provision of Flight Dynamics support to the Definition, Preparation and Execution of routine Phases from Commissioning to Graveyarding
• Support to, and implementation of, anomaly resolution and investigation Flight Dynamics direct Operations for LEO, MEO and GEO satellites, from Launch to the Graveyarding
• Implementation of the necessary System Evolutions in terms of Operational Procedures, System Configurations and Development.

What We Offer

• Our applicable collective labor agreement is the CCNL for the Private Metalworking Industry and Plant Installation Sector .
• Working arrangement: Hybrid
• Employment category: Employee
• Contract type: Permanent-term 13th-month salary payment .
• Performance bonus linked to Business results.
• Welfare vouchers worth €250 per year.
• Meal vouchers worth €9,00 usable at the company cafeteria or for external expenses.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance both technical expertise and interpersonal skills.

How Does the Recruitment Process Work

Following the collection of applications, we review and identify the candidates whose profiles best match the required qualifications and skills. Selected candidates will participate in an initial interview with the Human Resources team, focused on getting to know the candidate, as well as assessing motivation and personal competencies. This is followed by a more in-depth technical interview conducted together with the relevant Business team. At the end of the selection process, candidates receive feedback regardless of the outcome, whether positive or negative.

Why Telespazio

At Telespazio, the well-being, safety, and development of our people are at the heart of our corporate culture. We actively foster an inclusive, diverse, and stimulating work environment, promoting the principles of equity and the value of diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

Seniority

Junior

Primary Location

IT - Fucino

Contract Type

Permanent

Total Base Pay Range

€ 33.000 / 42.000

Hybrid Working

Hybrid