Defence Flight Dynamics Engineer

• Master’s degree in Astronautics, or other relevant subject, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of commercial Space, or defence, flight dynamics experience
• Current holder, or eligible to obtain, UK SC level clearance or higher.
• Excellent knowledge of orbital mechanics
• Excellent knowledge of flight dynamics systems
• Experience in using simulation software MATLAB or similar
• Experience in using python software
• Experience with Mission Analysis
• Experience with requirements definition
• Fluent in spoken and written English language
• Operations experience and ability to interact with spacecraft operations engineers.
• Knowledge in project life cycle and acceptance procedures.
• Software product development experience, (requirement, design, development, integration & testing, deployment, maintenance)

Desirable skills

• Knowledge of ECSS standards.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software development and software engineering.
• Knowledge of Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) Flight Dynamic Systems
• Knowledge of Windows and Office
• Basic knowledge of Linux

• Competitive base salary
• Opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology
• Flexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment
• Optional 9/75 working pattern
• Hybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)
• 25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday
• Life insurance and long-term sick pay
• Private healthcare (taxable benefit)
• Relocation allowance considered
• (Visa sponsorship for employees considered) – remove as appropriate
• State of the art office and cleanroom facility
• Regular social events

Astroscale UK (Harwell).

Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space.

The company delivers a variety of innovative and scalable on-orbit servicing solutions, including life extension, refurbishment, upgrades, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life, and active debris removal.

Since its first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions.

Astroscale spacecraft have been selected for pioneering missions with JAXA, the U.S.

Space Force, the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat.

As more satellite operators adopt on-orbit servicing to routinely inspect, relocate, remove, and extend the life of spacecraft, the potential of a circular space economy — and a future of no waste in space — is being unlocked.

Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has a global presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Israel.

Find out more about Astroscale at www.astroscale.com .

At Astroscale UK we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture.

Our essential criteria are based solely on the requirements necessary to perform the role.

If any criteria could present a barrier, we are open to discussing reasonable adjustments and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process.

Astroscale UK is also open to supporting job share arrangements, to further our flexible working offering.

Note to recruitment agencies: Astroscale UK operates a preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency approaches.

Please do not forward candidate CVs or details in response to this advert, or to any Astroscale employee.