Space Flight Dynamics Engineer

HE Space is a successful international space company. For 40 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. HE Space has joined forces with CS Group to lead the engineering and digital space market in Europe and to provide highly skilled consulting.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Orbit determination and manoeuvre optimization;
• Attitude determination and on-board systems monitoring and verification;
• AOCS command generation;
• AOCS and optical sensors calibration;
• Performing studies and technical analyses to support the above covering;
• Routine mission operations;
• Pre-launch activities, like software development and testing, procedure writing, technical analyses, support to test and simulation campaigns;
• Support during critical mission phases (e.g. launch and commissioning, end of mission activities);
• Support of collision avoidance manoeuvres (with space debris) including on-call service;
• Maintenance and evolution of the flight dynamics system.

Skills & Experience

• University degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics;
• Very good skills in linear algebra, for problem solving related to geometry in the Euclidean 3-dimensional space;
• Very good skills in calculus in one or several variables;
• Skills in numerical methods;
• Very good skills in classical mechanics;
• Ability to solve mechanics problems via analytical mechanics methods (e.g. Lagrangian formulation) is a valuable asset;
• Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software which applies the above solutions (using e.g., Unix and/or Linux scripting languages, Fortran 77 and/or 95, Python, C++);
• Will to take operational responsibility in multi-discipline teams;
• Fluency in English is mandatory; knowledge of another European language is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Efficient support and trainings to be able for smooth and quick integration into the operational team;
• Attractive relocation packages and employment condition;
• Constant support in your adaption to a potential new country and a new working environment thanks to our international teams and our frequent team building activities;
• Be part of one of the most innovative company in the astrodynamics field.

This job is located in Darmstadt. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send your CV (in English and in Word or PDF) to Andrés Izquierdo Gallego, by clicking on the button "Apply for this job" quoting job DE-HP-5176. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you!

Please note: Due to work permit requirements for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you are eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany.

Our benefits in Germany

• Relocation Support: Financial Support for your relocation expenses and Administrative support from our relocation agent to ease the move. When necessary we support also the Visa application to live and work in Germany.
• 30 Days Vacation: Joining HE Space in Germany you will enjoy 30 days paid vacation per year, plus the public holidays.
• Flexitime: You can enjoy some flexibility with regards to your start and leave time. Moreover, if you work longer than your contractual time, this time can be accumulated and taken at a different time when business allows, in accordance with your line manager.
• Make the world a better place: Our colleagues initiate projects all over the world to support children. These projects are funded by the HE Space Children's Foundation.