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Flight Dynamics Engineer
2018-06-28 09:25:24| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
For our customers in Darmstadt we are looking for a LEO Flight Dynamics Engineer to support current and forthcoming Earth observation missions. The engineer shall support the Flight Dynamics routine operations of the inflight satellites as well as the preparation and after launch execution of Flight Dynamics operations for future Low Earth Orbiting satellites Tasks and Responsibilities The tasks in the area of LEO Flight Dynamics routine operations will typically include Execution of the routine operations of the Flight Dynamics Facility, including spacecraft orbit determination and propagation, events and ground station visibility predictions, Attitude and Orbit Control System AOCS telecommand generation and telemetry monitoring Planning and execution of spacecraft manoeuvres, as well as of their evaluation, thruster calibration and maintenance of the fuel budgets estimates Support to the contingency operation of LEO spacecraft, including preparation and execution of conjunction avoidance manoeuvres, recovery of routine operations and safe mode support these activities may require intervention during the night and the nonworking day Operational quality control of manoeuvres and AOCS telecommands before uplink and execution onboard of the spacecrafts Preparation and maintenance of Flight Dynamics operational procedures for spacecraft routine, special and contingency operations, operational configuration maintenance and system management Performance analysis of the Flight Dynamics System, specially focusing on the monitoring of the input to the processing of meteorological products, and implementation of enhancements as required Perform system level analyses needed for the refinement of the Flight Dynamics algorithms and optimisation of the operational configuration and implementation of enhancements as required for the different missions Preparation and production of routine reports as necessary. The tasks in the area of preparation of Flight Dynamics operations for future Low Earth Orbiting satellites will typically include Support to the ground segment development and operational preparation activities in the area of Flight Dynamics prior to launch of a new LEO satellites FD database preparation, definition of operational procedures, generation of related operational configuration data and participation to operational validation of satellite and groundsegment operations Support Flight Dynamics activities during launch and commissioning for new LEO satellites startup of FD system and initialisation of FD operational data, assessment of handover conditions, inflight validation of FD performances and transition to routine operations Review of spacecraft and groundsegment technical documentation and participation in formal reviews Perform required mission and system analysis studies, preparation of technical notes and attendance at technical meetings. Skills and Experience University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, at least 5 years of experience on Flight Dynamics preferably of a LEO satellite Knowledge of the analytical principles of orbit determination and control Experience with the routine operations of operational flight dynamics systems for LEO satellites Experience with the development of operational flight dynamics systems for LEO satellites. Furthermore, some of the following skills would be beneficial Familiarity with the AOCS of Low Earth orbiting satellites Experience with conjunction analysis systems Familiarity with configuration control practices for operational software Skills in the area of software development and validation Experience with one or more of the following Fortran, C, TCL, Java Familiarity with statistical and graphical analysis tools Experience with operational flight dynamics systems for GEO satellites or with operational Precise Orbit Determination systems. Able to work in an orderly and disciplined manner, demonstrating analytical approach and attention to detail Work calmly and correctly under stress Be able to work with the minimum of supervision. Be able to work effectively in English. How to Apply Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter in Europass format httpseuropass.cedefop.europa.eu to WGS recruitment team at vacanciesworkgroupsolutions.com. About WGS GmbH WGS Workgroup Solutions GmbH is a private held company founded in 2013 and based in the Frankfurt area Germany. WGS provides excellent engineering and consulting services to European companies and institutions in the space sector.
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