Flight Dynamics Engineer (m/w/d) [26170]
Core
Perform routine flight dynamics operations including orbit and attitude determination, telemetry processing, and spacecraft state estimation for ESA satellite missions.
Role type
Flight Dynamics Engineer (IC)
Builds
Spacecraft telecommand files, flight dynamics software, and operational procedures for Earth Observation and scientific missions.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Operations
Required skills
orbital mechanics, spacecraft attitude dynamics, linear algebra, numerical methods, software implementation, telemetry analysis, orbit determination, attitude determination, mission simulation
Preferred skills
UNIX/Linux, object-oriented programming, Space Situational Awareness, mission preparation activities
Responsibilities
Process and monitor telemetry/tracking/GNSS data, optimize orbit manoeuvres, calibrate spacecraft sensors, maintain flight dynamics software, support 24/7 on-call operations, prepare mission-end campaigns, validate flight dynamics calculations
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC