Hybrid Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer

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About the role

  • Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer role involving trajectory planning and optimization in space missions with Astroscale. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver flight dynamics solutions and streamline operations.

Responsibilities

  • Help define and review the flight dynamics requirements for Astroscale missions.
  • Be the interface with contractors’ teams that are developing the flight dynamics products for Astroscale.
  • Participate in the design of the Flight Dynamics group architecture for Astroscale missions.
  • Develop mathematically intensive software for specific flight dynamics modules developed in-house.
  • Take responsibility in the space traffic management processes: conjunction warning assessment, and collision avoidance manoeuvre planning, execution and evaluation.
  • Plan, support the execution of and evaluate the performance of spacecraft orbital and attitude manoeuvres.
  • Support the design of the Ground Segment concept of operations (wrt flight dynamics systems).
  • Interface with the GNC team.
  • Support the spacecraft operations team.
  • Perform required mission and system analysis studies, preparation of technical notes and attendance at technical meetings.
  • Review of spacecraft and ground-segment technical documentation and participation in formal reviews.
  • Support spacecraft operations engineering activities as required.
  • Perform routine and critical real-time operations.
  • Participate in training and execution of relative navigation processes, from the pre-launch phase to rendezvous, inspection and capture phases.
  • Develop, validate and maintain nominal and contingency mission operations procedures (automated & manual).
  • Investigate spacecraft anomalies and participate in the anomaly resolution process.
  • Interface internally / externally as required in support of operations activities, and ensure all relevant information is formatted and disseminated appropriately.
  • Participate in 24/7 shifts (for mission phases) and on-call rotations, such that safe and efficient operations are ensured on a 24/7 basis.

Requirements

  • University degree in aeronautics, computer science, software engineering, mathematics or relevant science discipline.
  • 5 years commercial Space flight dynamics experience
  • Excellent knowledge of orbital mechanics & flight dynamics
  • Experience in using simulation software MATLAB or similar
  • Experience with Mission Analysis & requirements definition
  • Fluent in spoken and written English language
  • Work in a team as well as independently

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
  • Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
  • Optional 9/75 working pattern
  • Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
  • 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
  • Life insurance and long-term sick pay
  • Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
  • Relocation allowance
  • Visa sponsorship for employees considered
  • State of the art office and cleanroom facility
  • Regular social events

Job title

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

£60,000 - £94,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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