Telespazio - Space Flight Dynamics Engineer

Leonardo; San Benedetto dei Marsi; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Welfare vouchers €250 per year

Meal vouchers €9

Job summary

Leonardo Space Division's Telespazio Flight Dynamics department in Italy seeks a Junior Flight Dynamics Engineer to contribute across Mission Analysis, Operations Preparation and LEOP tasks. The role requires 0–5 years of experience, a solid engineering background, knowledge of Java and OREKIT, and willingness to travel and work occasional unusual hours.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, security clearances eligibility, and continuous development opportunities within a leading

Qualifications

• BS or Master's degree in mathematics, physics, aerospace or relevant engineering.
• Seniority: 0–5 years of experience.
• Leadership and strong communication skills, written and spoken.
• Cognitive, analytical, delegation, planning and organisational abilities.
• Ability to anticipate problems and solve complex issues.
• Willingness to travel abroad and work irregular hours during operations.
• Eligibility for security clearances for National Programs.
• Good knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of programming languages, preferably Java.
• Experience with OREKIT library is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide Mission Analysis support for requirements specification, design, development and verification.
• Support Operations Concept definition and Operations Preparation.
• Support LEOP Definition, Preparation and Execution.
• Support routine Phases from Commissioning to Graveyarding.
• Assist anomaly resolution and Flight Dynamics operations for LEO/MEO/GEO satellites.
• Implement necessary System Evolutions in procedures and configurations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Planning

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Relationship management

English

Java programming

OREKIT library knowledge

Education

BS or Master's in mathematics, physics, aerospace or relevant engineering

Tools

Java

OREKIT library

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.

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.

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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