Mission Analysis And Navigation Senior Engineer

Mission Analysis and Navigation Senior Engineer
DEIMOS is selecting a senior engineer to be integrated in the Mission Analysis and Navigation Competence Centre of the Flight Systems Business Unit. The work of the MAN Competence Centre is oriented to supporting the design of space missions from a mission engineering 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 missions
Planetary Defence
Formation flying
Autonomous in-orbit rendezvous
Space transportation systems and re-entry vehicles
Planetary entry, descent and landing
Functional engineering simulators (FES) to support the GNC design process, and real-time test benches (RTTB) for real-time performance assessment

Main Duties:
The following types of responsibilities are envisioned:

Support management of projects with institutional and commercial customers in the frame of mission analysis and navigation
Support the preparation of proposal and commercial actions
Provide expertise in the domains of mission analysis and navigation
Play an active role in fostering the consolidation of the engineering processes and promoting technology research, innovation and development actions

Education:
Required: M.Sc. in aerospace engineering
Professional Experience:

3-5 years' experience in space sector (PhD studies would also be considered)
Strong technical background in astrodynamics and navigation
Experience in space projects and proposals preparation

Technical Requirements:
The following skills are required for the post:

Classical mechanics theoretical background
High knowledge of celestial mechanics and astrodynamics
Knowledge of optimisation and estimation theory and techniques

Other skill desired for the post are:

Software engineering methods and techniques
Programming languages: Python, C++, Fortran, Java, Matlab

Language Skills:
Excellent level of English, spoken as well as written
Personal Skills:

High motivation
Initiative and autonomy to solve complex problems
Responsibility towards the customer and team mates
Willing to work in groups

Ref.: HRRECRUIT-658

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