Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer

• University degree in aeronautics, computer science, software engineering, mathematics or relevant science discipline.
• 5 years commercial Space flight dynamics experience
• Excellent knowledge of orbital mechanics & flight dynamics
• Experience in using simulation software MATLAB or similar
• Experience with Mission Analysis & requirements definition
• Fluent in spoken and written English language
• Work in a team as well as independently

Desirable skills

• Security Cleared (Highly desirable)
• Masters or Doctorate in relevant field
• Experience in flight dynamics operations & agile methodology
• Experience using C++, Python, and scripting & basic knowledge of Linux
• Experience in regression testing and version control
• Education or experience in Guidance, Navigation and Control
• Education or experience in image processing and object reconstruction methods
• Familiarity in Flight Dynamics design architecture

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

Visa sponsorship for employees considered

State of the art office and cleanroom facility

Regular social events

Astroscale UK (Harwell).

Founded in 2013, Astroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space for the benefit of future generations.

We provide trusted and value-added solutions for government and commercial clients from their geography of choice, to drive the long-term, circular space economy.

Astroscale is also collaborating with government and commercial stakeholders to develop norms, regulations, and incentives that promote the sustainable growth of space.

Since our first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions, establishing the company as a leader in on-orbit servicing.

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 OneWeb.

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

At Astroscale 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.

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

Note to recruitment agencies: Astroscale 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.