(Senior) Flight Dynamics Engineer

Join the Pinnacle of Satellite Technology Advancement in Germany!  

Reflex Aerospace is at the forefront of propelling high-performance satellite technology to new heights within the German aerospace landscape.   

As part of Reflex Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the space industry's future. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and enthusiasm to a team that stands for innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a company that is redefining the boundaries of satellite technology, we welcome you to embark on this thrilling journey with us! 

As a (Senior) Flight Dynamics Engineer you will design, analyze, and support spacecraft trajectories and guidance strategies, with a strong focus on rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) and formation flight. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and validating relative motion, rendezvous, and close-approach maneuvers for on-orbit operations, working closely with AOCS, software, and mission operations teams. 

Your Mission:

• Design and analyze orbital trajectories 

• Perform orbit determination, propagation, maneuver planning, and delta-V budgeting

• Plan autonomous and ground-assisted proximity operations sequences and abort strategies as well as plan and optimize routine operational activities

• Develop and maintain flight dynamics analysis tools and simulations 

• Validate guidance concepts via Monte Carlo analysis and sensitivity studies 

• Develop autonomous closed loop orbit control algorithms 

• Support software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing 

• Support launch and early orbit operations, commissioning, and on-orbit activities

Your Background:

• Degree in Space Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or a related field

• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in space industry 

• Strong background in flight dynamics, including orbit determination and propagation, maneuver planning and validation 

• Experience designing and analyzing rendezvous and proximity operations or formation flight 

• Good understanding of satellite AOCS sensors and actuators, mainly propulsion and GNSS 

• Good understanding of navigation filters, including state estimation and uncertainty assessment for orbit determination and proximity operations 

• Experience with ECSS standards is a plus 

• Proficiency in at least one technical programming language (e.g. Python, MATLAB) 

• Experience with flight dynamics tools (e.g. GMAT, STK, Orekit)

What We Offer:

• Collaborate with a diverse multinational team crafting the next wave of cutting-edge satellites. Embark on this exciting journey with us from the outset, leaving your indelible mark on a dynamic company and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the space industry.

• Keep your energy levels high with company-sponsored memberships for Urban Sports Club as well a discount in the public transport. 

• Access to Corporate Benefits - A website with many discounts for various brands.

• An annual training budget of 1.500€. 

• We exclusively offer permanent employment contracts, reflecting our commitment to building long-term relationships and supporting sustainable career growth within our organization.

• A 20% contribution to your private pension plan.
  We provide a hybrid work model along with flexible working hours, empowering you as the owner of your time management. 

• Enjoy 30 days of paid vacation and a special company holiday on April 12th, celebrating the International Day of Human Space Flight and the spirit of exploration.
  
  Join Reflex Aerospace and be a driving force in shaping the next era of space exploration! We look forward to your application.