As support to the European Space Operations Centre we are looking for Flight Dynamic Experts

Activities

In ESOC, more than 50 spacecraft missions have been successfully supported over the past and - amongst others – Flight Dynamics Support has become a key element in the control centre. From the continued and ever more demanding mission challenges, facilities, methods and work approaches evolved, which now form a sound basis for mission success and cost efficiency in the future.

You will be working on-site in the Flight Dynamics Systems domain. We are looking for candidates for the following positions:

• Flight Dynamics Systems Expert
• Routine Operations Manager
• Interplanetary Operations Manager
• Observation Operations Manager

Skills

You ideally have the following qualifications and experience:

• University degree or equivalent qualification in mathematics, physics, informatics, computer science, aerospace or any other relevant degree
• Detailed technical background in some or all of the relevant areas:
  • Mathematical and stochastic methods and processes, applied Mathematics
  • Classical and Celestial Mechanics
  • Spacecraft Dynamics
  • Space Environment modelling
  • Satellite systems and payload (e.g. AOCS, star trackers, propulsion control...)
  • Satellite Tracking techniques
  • Software Engineering
  • Orbit dynamics, Orbit determination and prediction
  • Operations support for flight dynamics
  • Satellite tracking data processing techniques
• Knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of the operational Software
• Knowledge of operational procedures for nominal and contingency scenario
• Quick, high quality responses to situations arising during critical operations, including quasi-real-time modifications of the operational software
• Experienced in using operations software
• Ideally knowledge of relevant standards, including ECSS and CCSDS
• Fluency in the English language is mandatory

Starting date: 2011

HE Space Operations is a growing international space company. For over 25 years we have provided our customers with consultancy services in Engineering and Business Administration.