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Flight Dynamics Engineer (all genders)

Reflex Aerospace
Full-time
On-site
Berlin, Germany

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 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 and Swapfiets. 

We provide a hybrid work model along with flexible working hours, empowering you as the owner of your time management. 

Nestled in the heart of Friedrichshain, our Berlin office provides a lively and central hub easily accessible by transit. Immerse yourself in a neighborhood teeming with vibrant restaurants and year-round cultural events. 

Enjoy the flexibility of ample vacation time, including a special company holiday on April 12th dedicated to celebrating the International Day of Human Spaceflight.

Join Reflex Aerospace and be a driving force in shaping the next era of space exploration!

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About us
Reflex Aerospace, a NewSpace startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in Munich and Berlin, has been leading the charge to provide advanced dual-use satellite technology at unparalleled speed. The company is leveraging the latest techniques to modernize payload-centric satellite development and production, achieving significantly faster delivery times and enhanced reliability. By applying algorithmic engineering and streamlined system design processes, Reflex accelerates the delivery of satellites enabling lightning-fast innovation for our customers.
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