Telespazio - Space Flight Dynamics Engineer

Job Description:

Closer to Space, closer to the Future: join Telespazio- Leonardo Space Division!

Leonardo is a leading global industrial group in Aerospace, Defence and Security, delivering advance multi-domain technologies across Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cybersecurity, and Space. As part of the Space Division – Telespazio – a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), is a global reference in the field of satellite solutions and services. With a workforce of over 3.300 professionals across its offices in Europe and around the world, Telespazio operates an international network of Space Centres and Teleports, offering cutting-edge solutions in Geoinformation Services, Satellite Systems and Operations, and Satellite Communications.

Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in Space.

The Flight Dynamics Organizational Unit (around 20 people) deals with Mission Analysis, Flight Dynamics infrastructures design, implementation and operations, and Flight Dynamics expertise provision to all the Company departments. Moreover, it provides the Flight Dynamics operation for the entire fleet of GEO and LEO spacecrafts and constellations for both commercial and institutional customers and agencies.

The successful candidate for this vacancy will be employed in the Telespazio Flight Dynamics department located in the Fucino Space Centre (Italy)

Requirements:

• BS or Master's (preferred) degree in mathematics, physics, aerospace or a relevant engineering discipline

• Leadership, relationship management and communication skills, both oral and written.

• Cognitive, analytical, delegation, planning and organisational skills.

• Ability to anticipate problems, solve complex issues and relate situations to their context.

• Developing and evolving competences to meet current and future needs

• Eligibility to get relevant security clearances for National Programs

Purpose:

Contribute to both Mission Preparation and Mission Execution, by taking care of:

• Provision of Mission Analysis support for Flight Dynamics requirements specification, design, development and verification phases

• Provision of Flight Dynamics support to the Operations Concept definition and Operations Preparation

• Provision of Flight Dynamics support to the Definition, Preparation and Execution of Launch & Early Orbit Phase (LEOP)

• Provision of Flight Dynamics support to the Definition, Preparation and Execution of routine Phases from Commissioning to Graveyarding

• Support to, and implementation of, anomaly resolution and investigation

• Flight Dynamics direct Operations for LEO, MEO and GEO satellites, from Launch to the Graveyarding

• Implementation of the necessary System Evolutions in terms of Operational Procedures, System Configurations and Development.

• Knowledge of programming languages, preferably JAVA

• Knowledge of the OREKIT library, preferred but not required

• The candidate must be available to work at unusual hours for limited periods during non-routine operations (i.e. Launch and Early Orbit Phases, Grave Yarding) or during contingencies.

• The candidate must be available to travel abroad.

What We Offer:

• A stimulating and dynamic working environment with flexible working hours

• Hybrid working (onsite and off-site)

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Meal voucher, company canteen and employee welfare programs 

• Free access to online learning platform with courses from top universities

• Opportunities for international experiences

Why Telespazio: At Telespazio, the well-being, safety, and development of our people are at the heart of our corporate culture. We actively foster an inclusive, diverse, and stimulating work environment, promoting the principles of equity and the value of diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

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