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Senior Engineer, Flight Dynamics
2013-06-14 16:35:31| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Senior Engineer, Flight Dynamics Ref SES0308 Region Europe Location Luxembourg Betzdorf Company SES Category Space Operations Position Staff Context The Flight Dynamics Engineer is responsible for the orbital control of the SES satellites and for the development of the orbital control software. Responsibilities Be responsible for the orbital and momentum control of the SES satellites. This operational activity includes mainly orbit determination, maneuver planning and computation, maneuver performance analysis and calibration. Take the appropriate actions in case of large unexpected orbit perturbations or in case of close approach with another satellite or debris. Provide oncall support Review the LEOP design, shadow the LEOP implementation and lead the maneuver planning during the inorbit test phase Determine and maximise the satellite propellant lifetime Upgrade the orbital software to support new satellite platforms, new operational requirements or to increase operations safety Perform advanced analytical studies and software developments in the orbital control field. Experience Qualifications Have an Aerospace Engineering degree or an University degree in Physics or Mathematics Have at least 2 years of professional experience in a similar assignment Have excellent knowledge and expertise in following advanced and specialized fields astrodynamics, orbit estimation methods, orbital control of satellites and numerical analysis Capability to autonomously solve and model problems in orbital control, mathematical and physics fields Capability to develop software application or tools in the orbital control field Flexibility, reliability and readiness to work without direct supervision Ability to react to contingencies and cope with high stress situations Excellent communication skills and teamspirit, as well as excellent time management and project management skills Be willing to continuously improve knowledge in the domain and be eager to implement it in a practical environment Be fluent in spoken and written English. Our Offer Competitive salary package, coupled with a diverse array of challenges and development benefits. SES is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This position reports to Vice President, Space Flight Operations Apply for this Job online
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