Your tasks

Your mission

We are seeking a Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of a complete Flight Dynamics System (FDS), including its integration with the Mission Control System (MCS). This is a key technical leadership role within our engineering team, with significant ownership and impact.
You will be responsible for defining the system architecture, implementing core algorithms, and ensuring the operational readiness of the FDS/MCS stack. You will work closely with satellite operators, mission analysts, and software developers to deliver a robust, validated, and production-grade solution.

Your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end development of the Flight Dynamics System (FDS), including orbit determination, maneuver planning, station-keeping, and collision avoidance.
• Oversee the integration of the FDS with the Mission Control System (MCS), ensuring seamless interoperability and mission-critical performance.
• Collaborate with satellite operators to capture operational requirements and translate them into system capabilities.
• Design and implement high-precision algorithms for orbit propagation, attitude dynamics, and trajectory optimization.
• Conduct verification and validation (V&V) campaigns using real-world datasets and operational scenarios.
• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team and contribute to the strategic roadmap of our mission operations platform.
• Support customer deployments and provide expert guidance during mission preparation and execution.

Your profile

Must-have:

• M.Sc. or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Space Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the development and/or operation of Flight Dynamics Systems (FDS) and/or Mission Control Systems (MCS).
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of orbital mechanics, astrodynamics, and spacecraft operations.
• Proficiency in scientific programming (e.g., Python, Java, or Fortran).
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical projects and deliver high-quality software in a collaborative environment.
• Experience working directly with satellite operators or in operational satellite missions is mandatory.
• Based in Spain, with the ability to travel occasionally to our main offices in Germany.
• Valid EU work authorization.
• Experience working with an international team working fully or partially remote

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with SSA/SST systems, sensor fusion, or catalog maintenance.
• Familiarity with ground segment software, mission planning tools, and telemetry/telecommand workflows

Why us?

• With a lean hierarchy and small working groups, you define your own way of work including flexible work hours.
• Work on groundbreaking space sustainability challenges with a team of top-tier engineers and scientists.
• After your on-boarding time in Braunschweig, you can choose between staying in our office, working remote (within Germany) or a hybrid approacworhk from anywhere within Spain.
• Enjoy technical freedom. Influence system architecture, research methodologies, and data integration approaches.
• Grow continuously with access to training budgets, industry conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Be part of a strong engineering culture, with regular knowledge-sharing sessions, technical deep dives, and innovation sprints.
• Great team spirit, with company-wide events such as monthly all-hands lunches, and social activities like laser tag, dinners, and team-building outings.