Flight Dynamics Engineer

Eutelsat Group

London, United Kingdom

Who You Are:

You’re passionate about satellite communications and are a self-starter who enjoys technical analysis and tactical mission support. You’re agile and love the nitty gritty. You read, learn, examine, and are full of ideas. You’re sparked by a fast pace and new challenges. You want to make a real difference in the world by joining us on our mission to be the most trusted partner for GEO-LEO global satellite connectivity, finally bridging the digital divide.

Join us today because connecting your world changes everything.

What You’ll Do:

The Flight Dynamics (FD) Engineer will work according to the shift schedule within the Flight Dynamics team and report to the FDE manager. They will report to the on-shift Mission Director (MD) when on-shift. The Flight Dynamics team provides 24/7 flight dynamics operation support. The FD Engineer must balance the technical requirements of performing flight dynamics analysis with the real-time mission support.

Support system readiness, planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation for all phases of spacecraft lifetime; from launch to mission to de-orbit
Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues in the Flight Dynamics operations applications software
Perform on-console Flight Dynamics operations in a shift environment
Provide approvals and dispositions for high-importance Flight Dynamics items (such as Collision Avoidance Maneuver planning)
Monitor the Flight Dynamics application software processes: Orbit Determination, Maneuver Planning, Trajectory Planning, Attitude Planning, Collision Avoidance planning, and others
Generate and verify maneuver plans and assess thruster performance
Develop, and maintain Flight Dynamics operational procedures

What it Takes: 

Minimum BS in Aerospace Engineering, Math, Physics, or other relevant Engineering field
Experience in satellite navigation, orbit determination, maneuver, attitude and trajectory planning
Experience with:
- Orbit analysis tools, e.g., GMAT, OREKIT, STK, FreeFlyer
- One or more of the following: Java, Python
- Unix/Linux OS based systems
Ability to work in an environment with rapidly changing mission/system requirements
Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of all aspects of job and take initiative
Excellent oral and written skills and communication skills is essential

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