Flight Dynamics Engineer – Satellite Operations

About the role

The Flight Dynamics Engineer will join the Flight Application Engineering team within the Mission and Operations group. Working closely with satellite operators, you will plan, execute, monitor and analyse orbital manoeuvres while ensuring high‑quality pointing performance for the company’s Earth observation products.

Key responsibilities

• Design and implement orbital manoeuvre plans for the satellite constellation.
• Monitor and optimise satellite attitude and pointing performance.
• Support commissioning of new satellites after launch and conduct in‑orbit testing of new features.
• Develop and maintain automated monitoring software for satellite health and performance.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to apply software upgrades and maintenance procedures.

Required profile

• Strong background in aerospace or space systems engineering.
• Experience working in a mission‑critical, multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Ability to analyse data, troubleshoot issues and communicate findings effectively.

Required skills

• Orbital mechanics and manoeuvre planning.
• Satellite attitude and pointing performance monitoring.
• In‑orbit operations support and maintenance procedures.