Flight Dynamics Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join an innovative engineering team working on advanced spacecraft missions and technologies.

You will play a key role in developing trajectory planning and optimisation capabilities, creating algorithms, models and software tools that support complex spacecraft operations. Working across a range of orbital regimes and mission scenarios, you will contribute throughout the mission lifecycle, from design and development through to testing, deployment and live operations.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary engineering and operations teams, supporting activities including orbit determination, manoeuvre planning, rendezvous, proximity operations and collision avoidance.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain flight dynamics models, algorithms, simulations and software tools to support mission design, orbit determination, orbital manoeuvres and spacecraft performance assessment.

Support the definition of flight dynamics requirements and conduct mission and system-level analyses.

Liaise with external contractors on technical activities and deliverables.

Support manoeuvre planning, execution and performance evaluation.

Contribute to conjunction assessment and collision avoidance activities.

Support technical investigations and spacecraft anomaly resolution.

Develop and maintain operational procedures and documentation.

Support spacecraft operations, including participation in real-time mission activities.

Contribute to training, testing and mission execution activities.

Essential Requirements

Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics or a relevant scientific discipline.

At least two years' commercial experience in Space Flight Dynamics.

Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and flight dynamics principles.

Experience using Python, with scripting skills and basic knowledge of Linux.

Experience in mission analysis and requirements definition.

Excellent written and spoken English.

Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Must have the independent right to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Desirable Experience

Current UK SC security clearance or eligibility to obtain it.

Master's degree or PhD in a relevant discipline.

Experience supporting flight dynamics operations.

Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

Experience using MATLAB or similar simulation software.

Knowledge of regression testing and version control.

Background in Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC).

Experience with image processing or object reconstruction techniques.

Familiarity with flight dynamics processes and operational activities.

What's on Offer?

Flexible working arrangements around core hours.

Hybrid working.

Optional 9-day fortnight working pattern.

25 days annual leave, increasing with service up to 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays.

Private healthcare.

Life insurance and long-term sick pay.

Relocation assistance.

Access to modern engineering facilities.

Supportive, collaborative working environment with regular team and social events.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Flight Dynamics Engineer looking to contribute to technically challenging spacecraft missions, develop their expertise and play an important role in advancing the capabilities of the space sector.

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