At Indra Deimos, we're shaping the future of space exploration with cutting-edge technologies for interplanetary missions, planetary defense, autonomous rendezvous, and much more. We're looking for a Senior Flight Dynamics Software Engineer to join our Interplanetary Mission Analysis (IMAN) Competence Centre within the Mission Engineering Business Unit.
What's the Challenge?
As a Senior Flight Dynamics Software Engineer at Indra Deimos, you'll lead the development of high-fidelity software tools for orbital simulation and mission design. Your contributions will directly impact scientific missions for top-tier clients like ESA, as well as internal projects pushing the boundaries of innovation. You’ll also take part in advanced research in celestial mechanics and astrodynamics.
Your contributions will include:
- Designing and evolving our in-house Flight Dynamics System (FDS) to simulate constellations and orbital maneuvers.
- End-to-end development, validation, and operational deployment of the FDS software for satellite and constellation simulations.
- Creating and automating strategies for constellation deployment, station-keeping, replenishment, collision avoidance, and re-entry.
- Defining algorithms for Space Situational Awareness (SSA).
- Supporting mission design for interplanetary and Earth Observation missions.
- Simulating spacecraft dynamics and modeling the space environment.
- Developing custom software tools to support mission analysis activities.
- Driving innovation, refining engineering processes, and contributing to technology research and knowledge sharing across teams.
What We're Looking For:
Education:
- M.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering.
Experience:
- 4–6 years in relevant space domains including software development and flight dynamics.
- Strong background in orbital mechanics and trajectory optimization using various propulsion systems.
- Skilled in C++ and Python.
- Knowledge of software engineering methods and orbital analysis tools.
- Bonus points for experience with lunar missions, satellite operations, telemetry, estimation theory, and object-oriented programming.
Language:
- Excellent level of English, both spoken and written.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly motivated, proactive, and problem-solving mindset.
- Responsible team player with leadership capabilities.
- Comfortable working in groups and client-facing settings.
What We Offer:
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