Flight Dynamics Engineer (m/f/d)

MBS GmbH is a quality provider of critical communication services and infrastructure. As an owner-managed, internationally active company, we employ more than 250 people in Germany, France and Poland.

We operate data and voice communications via satellite and data networks - worldwide and in space. Our expertise ranges from traditional satellite services to customised applications in the fields of new space, automation and artificial intelligence.

Government, business and media customers worldwide rely on the integrity and innovative strength of MBS Holding. Not least because we have our own fail-safe infrastructure.

You own end-to-end delivery of the Flight Dynamics System: planning, engineering, testing/commissioning and transition into stable operations. You ensure real service readiness – not just “a satellite in orbit”.

• Responsible for the development, validation, and operation of the Flight Dynamics System
• Development and validation of mission planning algorithms and tools supporting LEO, GEO, and ISL operations planning and execution
• Ownership of FDS requirements development, engineering activities, and interface control aspects
• Lead Orbit Determination, Maneuver Planning, Performance Analysis, Trajectory Design/Optimisation, Perturbation and Error Analyses, Conjunction Assessments, Collision Avoidance (COLA)
• Constellation-level optimisation to maximise mission uptime, customer value, and mission lifetime
• Interface with and co-develop other parts of the Ground Segment Software, in particular the Mission Control System, Mission Planning System and User Support Software
• Support system readiness, planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation for all phases of our spacecraft lifetime: from launch to end of life
• Mentor, support, and provide guidance to junior Flight Dynamics Engineers and Mission Analysts, fostering technical growth and excellence across an FD team

• Completed degree in aerospace engineering, or a comparable qualification with a technical focus
• Experience and/or deep knowledge in spacecraft astrodynamics including orbit determination, maneuver planning, trajectory design
• Experience with mission analysis tools and standard astrodynamics software packages: OREKIT, GMAT, STK, SPICE, others
• Proficiency in programming
• Active and solution-oriented, cooperative and appreciative approach to conflict situations
• Strong communication skills, ability to work in a team and excellent organisational skills
• High level of interest, willingness to learn and develop in terms of dealing with people in a project environment
• Required language skills: English – C1, German – not essential

• Freedom, trust and responsibility for the tasks assigned to you in an international environment with flat hierarchies
• Flexibility in terms of working hours thanks to flexitime arrangements
• Extensive equipment with company cell phone and company laptop
• Long-term support in acquiring new skills through further training
• Permanent employment contract with 30 days of vacation and employer contributions to the company pension scheme
• Further financial benefits: Benefit card with monthly credit & motivational leasing for e-cars through employer subsidy
• Of course coffee, water and a delicious canteen with freshly prepared food

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