DEIMOS is selecting a Mission Analysis and Flight Dynamics engineer to be integrated in the Mission Analysis Competence Centre of the Mission engineering Business Unit.The work of the Mission Engineering Business Unit is oriented to supporting the design of space missions from a mission analysis point of view (for both ESA and commercial customers), design software tools for mission analysis studies and do research in celestial mechanics and astrodynamics.As a matter of reference, current DEIMOS activities comprise:Interplanetary missions (planets, astronomy, minor bodies, etc.
)Earth observation and lunar missionsFlight dynamicsSW DevelopmentPlanetary DefenceFormation flying Autonomous in-orbit rendezvous Space transportation systems and re-entry vehiclesPlanetary entry, descent and landingMain Duties:The following types of responsibilities are envisioned:Support to mission analysis and design for interplanetary and Earth missionsDevelopment of software tools in support to mission analysis actionsDevelopment of software for flight dynamics purposesPerformance of navigation assessmentsDevelopment of software for navigation purposesDesign, optimize, and automate orbit manoeuvre strategies and algorithms for constellation deployment, station-keeping, replenishment, collision avoidance, and re-entry.Modelling and simulation of space systems, including space environment and space vehicle dynamicsPlay an active role in fostering the consolidation of the engineering processes and promoting technology research, innovation and development actionsEducation:Required: postgraduate studies (e.g.
M.Sc.)
in aerospace engineering.PhD studies in the relevant field is an asset.
Professional Experience:0-5 years in the domains relevant to the post Technical Requirements:The following skills are required for the post:High knowledge of celestial mechanics and astrodynamicsKnowledge of trajectory optimisation theory and techniquesObject-Oriented programming: C++11/C++14, PythonSoftware engineering methods and techniquesExperience with orbital analysis software or toolsOther skill desired for the post are:Experience related to development of operational flight dynamics systemsBackground in control, telemetry or a related field.Knowledge of estimation theory and techniquesExperience with operationsFamiliarity with Object oriented programmingLanguage Skills:Excellent level of English, spoken as well as writtenPersonal Skills:High motivationInitiative and autonomy to solve complex problemsResponsibility towards the customer and team matesWilling to work in groupsRef.
: HRRECRUIT-988