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Flight Dynamics Engineer
2019-07-30 18:29:44| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Position Reference 823 You will have the opportunity to assist to the Flight Dynamics routine operations of the inflight EPS MetopA, MetopB and MetopC and Sentinel3 A and B satellites as well as the preparation and after launch execution of Flight Dynamics operations for future Low Earth Orbiting satellites namely JasonCS. Flight Dynamics services to the preparation of future Low Earth Orbiting satellites EPSSG may also be required. Tasks and Activities EPS and Sentinel3 Flight Dynamics routine operations Execution of the routine operations of the EPS and Sentinel3 Flight Dynamics Facilities, including spacecraft orbit determination and propagation, events and ground station visibility predictions, Attitude and Orbit Control System AOCS telecommand generation and telemetry monitoring Planning and execution of EPS and Sentinel3 spacecrafts maneuvers, as well as of their evaluation, thruster calibration and maintenance of the fuel budgets estimates Contribution to the contingency operation of EPS and Sentinel3 spacecrafts, including preparation and execution of conjunction avoidance maneuvers, recovery of routine operations, safe mode support and operation transfer to the BackUp Control Centre these activities may require intervention during the night and the nonworking days Operational quality control of maneuvers and AOCS telecommands before uplink and execution onboard of the EPS and Sentinel3 spacecraft Preparation and maintenance of Flight Dynamics operational procedures for routine, special and contingency operations, configuration maintenance and system management Performance analysis of the EPS and Sentinel3 Flight Dynamics Systems, specially focusing on the monitoring of the input to the processing of meteorological products, and implementation of enhancements as required Perform system level analyses needed for the refinement of the Flight Dynamics algorithms and optimisation of the operational configuration and implementation of enhancements as required for the EPS and Sentinel3 missions Preparation and production of routine reports as necessary. Preparation and of Flight Dynamics operations for future Low Earth Orbiting satellites first JasonCS, then EPSSG Contribution to the ground segment development and operational preparation activities in the area of Flight Dynamics prior to launch of a new LEO satellite FD database preparation, definition of operational procedures, generation of related operational configuration data and participation to operational validation of satellite and groundsegment operations Contribution to Flight Dynamics activities during launch and commissioning for the new LEO satellite startup of FD system and initialisation of FD operational data, assessment of handover conditions, inflight validation of FD performances, execution of operations during orbit acquisition and commissioning activities and transition to routine operations Review of spacecraft and groundsegment technical documentation and participation in formal reviews Performance of mission and system analysis studies, preparation of technical notes and attendance at technical meetings. Execution of Flight Dynamics activities after the transition to routine operations of a new satellite. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory You have a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline You have at least 5 years of experience on Flight Dynamics of a LEO satellite You have a demonstrated knowledge of the analytical principles for orbit determination and control You have a demonstrated experience with the routine operations of operational Flight Dynamics systems for LEO satellites You have a demonstrated experience with the preparation and validation of operational Flight Dynamics systems for LEO satellites. The following skills would be highly desirable You have a good knowledge of NAPEOS and Orekit SW You are familiar with the AOCS of Low Earth orbiting satellites You have experience with conjunction analysis systems You are familiar with configuration control practices for operational software You possess skills in the area of software development and validation You have experience with one or more of the following Java, Python, TCL, Fortran You are familiar with statistical and graphical analysis tools. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 20082019. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of CONFIDENTIAL or above. About RHEA Group RHEA Group is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT and NATO.
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