Mission Analysis and Flight Dynamics Engineer
Core
Responsible for complex orbital mechanics and mission lifecycle of SATCOM satellites in GEO, bridging theoretical mechanics with practical operations.
Role type
Mission Analysis and Flight Dynamics Engineer
Builds
Specialized software packages for mission analysis and flight dynamics; supports satellite operations and constellation longevity.
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications (SATCOM) / Orbital Mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Orbital mechanics, orbit determination, attitude kinematics and dynamics, mission analysis tools (GMAT, STK/Ansys, FreeFlyer), optimization theory, satellite operations support, conjunction assessment, systems integration
Preferred skills
Operational Flight Dynamics context, satellite communications link budgets, network/routing concepts, ground segment operations
Technologies
GMAT, STK/Ansys, FreeFlyer
Responsibilities
Develop orbit maneuver strategies for GEO; manage orbit maintenance and reconfiguration; generate commands for on-board AOCS; lead Collision Avoidance Concept and implementation; develop and validate software packages for mission analysis; act as technical point of contact for subsystem designers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC