Mission analysis and operations Engineer

A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

We are looking for a Mission analysis and operations Engineer

Key duties:

Mission analysis and Operations engineering

• Definition and assessment of Space Trajectories
• Optimization of interplanetary trajectories
• Orbit Determination
• Study of descent and reentry trajectories (Earth, Moon, Mars)
• Definition of Mission Scenarios and execution of Operations analysis;
• Analysis of nominal and contingency scenarios
• Definition and development of spacecraft operational modes and modes transition
• Definition of system level requirements associated to spacecraft operability and FDIR aspects
• Analysis of failure modes and support definition and implementation of FDIR strategies and associated validation;
• Development of Mission timelines
• Development of Spacecraft nominal and off-nominal procedures (crew procedures, Mission Control Center procedures)
• Support Flight Segment and Ground Segment development and system tests execution

Skills, experience and qualifications required:

Master degree in Aerospace or Electronic Engineering with specific competence in the following areas:

• Good Knowledge of Matlab environment and suite
• Good knowledge in programming languages
• Good knowledge in mission analysis tools (e.g. AGI STK)
• Good Knowledge in Flight Mechanics discipline
• Understanding of spacecraft operational concepts (satellites and manned elements)
• Understanding of autonomy concepts and FDIR approach
• Availability to support SW team in definition and validation of SW requirements
• Good attitude towards system level analysis, synthesis and problem solving
• Excellent knowledge of English language (spoken and written)
• Good attitude towards teaming and multi-disciplinary approaches.

Location: Torino (Italy)

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!