Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer
Pubblicato il 09-08-2026 - agap2 Italia in Lazio
AGAP2 is a European engineering and operations consultancy group, part of the MoOngy Group. Present in 14 countries with over 8,500 collaborators, we support the main European industrial entities in the Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Automation sectors. In Italy, with offices in Milan, Rome, Parma, and Brescia and active projects throughout the region, we continue our constant growth, seeking people who share our values: ambition, enthusiasm, dynamism, and the desire to get involved.
All in an ever-changing context, where human relationships and collaboration come first. We are looking for an Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer for our partner company based in Rome . The person will join our future Operation Engineering teams within an important Earth Observation satellite mission contract.
Conduct orbit determination, maneuver planning, and analyze orbital events such as conjunctions. Computation and monitoring of the satellite orbit Development and validation of FDS operational procedures (manual and python-based pipelines) Preparation and participation in System Operations Validation Test Campaigns Preparation of LEOP and Commissioning operations On-console activities during LEOP and on-call support Routine and emergency flight dynamics operations Propose improvements to the in-orbit control strategies and support GS Engineering Team for specification and development of flight dynamics facility for future missions Technical Skills, Qualifications and Professional Experience University degree in a relevant engineering field, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics or Physics. Relevant working experience in operational mission,
orbit determination and control.
Expertise in orbit and attitude dynamics of satellites.
Experience in SSA activities and CAM management. At least 3 years of operational experience in FDS operations for LEO satellites Fluency in English, both in speech and writing Expertise in python scripting Experience with unix/linux OS based systems Well‐organised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel permanent contract; training tools for both hard and soft skills; constant follow-up with the HR team and with your Business Manager; a professional growth plan in a dynamic and stimulating environment. Positioning within the range will be defined based on technical skills, specific experience in the role, and the outcomes of the selection process, according to objective and predefined criteria.
In the presence of profiles with exceptional characteristics compared to the indicated range, a review may be evaluated with internal approval. AGAP2 is an equal opportunities employer: we believe that all forms of diversity are a source of mutual enrichment. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment, where every single resource can bring unique value to our reality.
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