Mission and Flight Dynamics Engineer

Job Expired

Mérignac, France

Full Time

3 months ago

Job description

Here at The Exploration Company, we are developing, producing, and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable space orbital vehicle that can eventually be refuelled in orbit, and which carries cargo - and potentially humans in the longer run.

We want you as a talented Mission and Flight Dynamics Engineer to help us in our mission by taking the lead of the Mission Analysis studies and Flight Dynamics activities of our LEO missions.

You will be successful in this role if you are able to help us:

Perform all mission analysis studies for our LEO spacecraft, from separation from launcher to de-orbit burn.
Drive the Space Debris Mitigation activities
Design and implement the flight dynamics tool for use during the flight operations.

Key Responsibilities

In your capacity as a Mission and Flight Dynamics Engineer, your role will be continuously evolving, but day to day your duties will include:

Defining, optimising and simulating the Nyx Earth trajectories and attitude timeline
Owning of the Delta-V Budget
Acting as the end-to-end responsible of the ESA Space Debris Mitigation requirements and ensure their closure, through analyses such as orbit propagation, orbital decay, probability of collisions with debris, conjunctions, as well as Debris Avoidance and Design for Removal implementation
Designing a flight dynamics simulator for use in the flight operations phases, including trajectory prediction, orbital maneuver computation and orbital event prediction
Carrying out impact or trades studies with respect to system architecture or subsystem design evolution / alternatives
Communicating and providing recommendations through the analysis, preparation, and presentation of technical data
Writing technical documentation and participate to reviews of designed systems

What we would love to see from you

In the role of Mission and Flight Dynamics Engineer ideally, you will have the following:

Advanced degree (Master of Science or PhD) in system engineering, aerospace engineering, or another related field
A first good experience (2 to 5 years) working in mission analysis and / or flight dynamics for low earth orbit operations
Good knowledge in programming (Python and C++ are an asset)
Full professional proficiency in English. Elementary proficiency in German and French is an asset

Regarding your skills and behaviours, we expect:

Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong analysis and problem-solving skills
Strong organizing and prioritization of tasks
Positive and flexible attitude to get the job done
Ability to communicate at all levels of the business
Demonstrates behaviours consistent with The Exploration Company’s core values of Vision, Competence, Integrity, and Passion
Space enthusiast: ready to change the European space industry

Why you should join us

What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is:

We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind
We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them
We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space. It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge?

We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly.

The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable.