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Space Flight Dynamics Engineer for Copernicus
2021-08-04 21:12:57| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
The CS group, together with its German subsidiary, is a European leader in the area of astrodynamics and of flight dynamics. In order to strengthen our European development even further we are looking to enhance our team of Flight Dynamic specialists based in ESOC Darmstadt. The key person will join our Flight Dynamics team supporting on a daily basis our customer ESAESOC. The ESOC Flight Dynamics division provides mission analysis and flight dynamics operations support to ESA and third party missions during all mission phases. Flight Dynamics cooperates with different elements of the ground segment, such as the flight control teams, ground operations teams, science teams, the projects teams and the spacecraft manufacturers. More specifically, the selected key person will primarily support the Flight Dynamics operations for the Sentinel missions of the EU Copernicus programme. The dedicated Copernicus Flight Dynamics team is responsible for the flying missions of Sentinel1AB, Sentinel2AB and Sentinel5p, as well as for the launch campaigns of their successor missions and of Sentinel3 and Sentinel6. Besides the multimission support, the position offers a diversified working field due to the wide spread responsibilities of each team member and various interfaces inside and outside the team. As the solely working language is English, fluency in English is essential. We are looking for a skilled professional who has already gained experience with Flight Dynamics operations. Tasks Responsibilities The key person will join a team responsible for the following tasks Orbit determination and maneuver optimization Attitude determination and onboard systems monitoring and verification AOCS command generation AOCS and optical sensors calibration Test Validation for the above Performing studies and technical analyses to support the above You will work on Routine mission operations Prelaunch 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 maneuvers with space debris including oncall service Maintenance and evolution of the flight dynamics system. Profile Mandatory skills University degree in a relevant engineering field, astronomy, mathematics or physics Very good skills in linear algebra, in particular for problem solving related to geometry in the Euclidean 3dimensional space Being familiar with different representations of rotation in 3D, thus including the representation of SC attitude cosine direction matrix, Euler symmetric parameters quaternions, Eulerangles ... is an asset Very good skills in calculus in one or several variables Very good skills in classical mechanics, including kinematics and dynamics of point masses, dynamics of rigid bodies, dynamics expressed in noninertial reference frames, e.g. including dynamics in rotating frames, rotation dynamics expressed in body fixed frame, conservation laws in mechanics, gravitational forces and field, orbit dynamics, Keplerian orbits and Kepler laws. Skills in numerical methods Ability to solve mechanics problems via analytical mechanics methods e.g. Lagrangian formulation is a valuable asset Skills to apply their knowledge to develop solutions to technical mathematical and dynamical problems in cooperation with customers and other experts Ability to define, implement, validate and operate software which applies the above solutions using e.g. Unix andor Linux scripting languages, Fortran 77 andor 95, Python, CC Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Will to take operational responsibility in a multidiscipline team Coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields Ability to work independently Ability to multitask efficiently working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and multiple missions simultaneously Familiarityexperience with Flight Dynamics operations engineering tasks Experience dealing with external interfaces Additional skills which will be considered as an advantage Familiarity with the ESOC environment Familiarityexperience with Flight Dynamics software coding French language skills What we can offer you Manifold tasks and responsibilities in an interesting, multinational working environment Efficient support and training to enable you to smoothly and quickly integrate into the operational team. Attractive relocation package and employment conditions. 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. Being part of one of the most innovative companys in the astrodynamics field
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