Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer

Position Mission

In the frame of SITAEL Ground, Operations and User Segments Unit (as part of the Space Systems Department) we are looking for a Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer that will join our future Operation Engineering teams within an important Earth Observation satellite mission contract.

Responsibilities

• Conduct orbit determination, maneuver planning, and analyze orbital events such as conjunctions.
• Computation and monitoring of the satellite orbit
• Definition of FDS workflows
• Development and validation of FDS operational procedures (manual and python-based pipelines)
• Preparation and participation in System Operations Validation Test Campaigns
• Preparation of LEOP and Commissioning operations
• On-console activities during LEOP and on-call support
• Routine and emergency flight dynamics operations
• Propose improvements to the in-orbit control strategies and support GS Engineering Team for specification and development of flight dynamics facility for future missions

Technical Skills, Qualifications and Professional Experience

• University degree in a relevant engineering field, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics or Physics.
• Relevant working experience in operational mission, orbit determination and control.
• Expertise in orbit and attitude dynamics of satellites.
• Experience in SSA activities and CAM management.
• Ability to communicate clearly under both nominal and time-critical conditions.
• At least 3 years of operational experience in FDS operations for LEO satellites
• Ability to work independently
• Fluency in English, both in speech and writing
• Expertise in python scripting
• Experience with unix/linux OS based systems
• Ability to coordinate activities internal and external to the team
• Well‐organised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel

Sede di lavoro: Mola di Bari/Roma

RAL: €45,000 – €55,000, based on the candidate's experience and skills.