Engineer | Space Flight Dynamics

We are an Engineering and Product Development Center that conceives, develops, and productises new technologies, products and services towards a more sustainable society. We work by bridging together cities, industry and universities around large programs of development and industrialisation of products and services, from Portugal, in high-tech sectors such as mobility, aeronautics and space. This opportunity for an Engineer | Space Flight Dynamics(m/f/d) to be integrated into the geoSystems team for the development of Ground Segment tools and analysis for Space Flight Dynamics and Mission Analysis. Job Description Integrate the geoSystems team in the development of the Ground Segment System for the Atlantic Constellation and MH-X satellites; Work with software development team in the development and implementation of orbital and space flight dynamics software for processing satellite data products; Implementation and simulation of complex attitude and propulsion maneuvers for the new missions; Explore, benchmark and select flight dynamics libraries (ESA EO-CFI, ESA GODOT and Orekit); Participate in the development and testing of standalone space flight dynamics and mission analysis tools in support of satellite design and commissioning activities; Perform preliminary mission analysis in collaboration with the spacecraft integration team at N3O, spacecraft and payload providers and operations team at GEOSAT; Cooperate in improving tools and processes and share knowledge/information; Produce all needed documentation required for certification; Provide support during development phase and participate in potential optimisation campaigns while in operations. Qualifications M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Physics or related discipline; Proven experience in Flight Control Systems and Flight Mechanics activities covering the full lifecycle of an aerospace artefact, from conceptual phase to industrial production; Very good knowledge of orbital dynamics such as orbit propagation and determination, event detection, attitude and propulsion maneuvers and collision avoidance; Good knowledge and previous experience of flight dynamics libraries (mainly Orekit and ESA GODOT); Good interpersonal skills to work as a team, but can also work independently and demonstrate self-reliance and initiative to achieve the goals established; Good programming skillsin Java, C/C++ and Python in a professional work environment; Additional InformationWorking in a relaxed and positive environment alongside a dynamic, multidisciplinary team We facilitate and promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle, articulating work with the personal life #J-18808-Ljbffr