Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer
Pubblicato il 21-09-2026 - SITAEL in Roma
In the frame of SITAEL Ground, Operations and User Segments Unit (as part of the Space Systems Department) we are looking for a Flight Dynamics Operations Engineer that will join our future Operation Engineering teams within an important Earth Observation satellite mission contract.
Responsibilities
- Conduct orbit determination, maneuver planning, and analyze orbital events such as conjunctions.
- Computation and monitoring of the satellite orbit
- Definition of FDS workflows
- 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.
- Ability to communicate clearly under both nominal and time-critical conditions.
- At least 3 years of operational experience in FDS operations for LEO satellites
- Ability to work independently
- Fluency in English, both in speech and writing
- Expertise in python scripting
- Experience with unix/linux OS based systems
- Ability to coordinate activities internal and external to the team
- Well‐organised, able to prioritise and manage several activities in parallel
RAL: €45,000 – €55,000, based on the candidate's experience and skills.