EUMETSAT is an intergovernmental organisation based in Darmstadt, Germany. Our vision is to be the leading user-driven operational agency in Europe and a trusted global partner for weather and Earth system monitoring from space. All data provided by our state-of-the-art satellites systems are making a tangible difference in people's lives and contribute to the thriving European economy.
EUMETSAT is Europe’s meteorological satellite agency, operating satellites that monitor the weather and climate from space - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful.
The Flight Operations (FLO) Division is tasked with conducting spacecraft flight operations and supporting the development of future missions, including flight dynamics and mission analysis activities. This post is for the role of Flight Dynamics Engineer in the Flight Dynamics & Mission Analysis team in FLO.
As Flight Dynamics Engineer you will be responsible for, and contribute to, the flight dynamics and mission analysis aspects of system development and operations preparation, validation and routine operations of current and future missions. You will participate in the engineering, operations and maintenance of Flight Dynamics operational systems for current low Earth orbit satellites, as well as support the development of future missions.
What you’ll be doing
· Provide mission analysis support to early mission feasibility and definition phases;
· Provide flight dynamics support to system requirements specifications and operations concept definitions;
· Provide flight dynamics support to flight dynamics facility and conjunction management requirement specifications, procurements, development and verification phases;
· Provide flight dynamics support to the definition, operations preparation and execution of pre-launch Satellite System Verification Testing (SSVT), Launch & Early Orbit Phase (LEOP), Satellite In-orbit Verification (SIOV), and System Commissioning activities for new and recurrent satellites;
· Perform flight dynamics activities in support of routine, special, contingency and end of life/disposal operations of LEO satellites, including:
o determination of satellites’ attitude and orbit
o generation of flight dynamics products for onboard and ground segment use
o maintenance of the operational orbits through implementation of manoeuvres
o monitoring, management and, where necessary, mitigation of collision risks
o satellite housekeeping activities such as sensor and actuator maintenance
o evaluation of satellite performance, including fuel lifetimes
o satellite anomaly investigation and resolution;
· Provide flight dynamics support to the maintenance, re-engineering and enhancement of ground segments and flight dynamics facilities, including:
o anomaly investigation and resolution
o optimisation and enhancement of Flight Dynamics functionality, performance, efficiency and robustness
o removal of system obsolescence
o specification, development, integration and acceptance of system evolutions
· Ensure readiness of operational flight dynamics and conjunction management systems, and related engineering team personnel, for introduction of recurrent satellites within existing missions.
Requirements
Qualifications:
A university degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. computer sciences, physics, aerospace engineering, mathematics).
Skills and Experience:
As successful candidate you will bring the following:
· In-depth knowledge of space flight mechanics, covering both orbit and attitude dynamics, for Earth-orbiting spacecraft;
· Proven professional experience in operations and maintenance of Earth Observation LEO space flight dynamics systems;
· Knowledge of system engineering standards and methodologies in aspects relevant to space operational systems;
· Familiarity with software libraries and tools specific for flight dynamics & mission analysis of LEO satellites (e.g. NAPEOS, Orekit, Godot);
· Familiarity with Linux systems and programming languages with focus on mathematical applications (e.g. Java, Python, MatLab);
· Strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation, coupled with very good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to apply these to the interactions within a team and between teams.
Languages:
· Candidates must be able to work effectively in English.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN ENGLISH. WE WILL BE UNABLE TO CONSIDER APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED IN OTHER LANGUAGES.
EUMETSAT is an international organisation employing staff from across all 30 member states and this role is being advertised on multiple international job boards, but please note that this role would be based in Darmstadt, Germany and would require international applicants to relocate if successful.
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