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Flight software team lead

London
£100,000 a year
Posted: 16 April
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Salary: £100,000 - 100,000 per year Requirements: University degree in aeronautics, computer science, software engineering, mathematics or relevant science discipline 5 years commercial space flight dynamics experience Excellent knowledge of orbital mechanics & flight dynamics Experience in using simulation software MATLAB or similar Experience with Mission Analysis & requirements definition Fluent in spoken and written English language Experience in flight dynamics operations & agile methodology Experience using C++, Python, and scripting & basic knowledge of Linux Experience in regression testing and version control Education or experience in Guidance, Navigation and Control Education or experience in image processing and object reconstruction methods Familiarity with Flight Dynamics design architecture Responsibilities: Help define and review the flight dynamics requirements for missions Be the interface with contractors teams that are developing the flight dynamics products Participate in the design of the Flight Dynamics group architecture for missions Develop mathematically intensive software for specific flight dynamics modules developed in-house Take responsibility in the space traffic management processes: conjunction warning assessment, and collision avoidance manoeuvre planning, execution and evaluation Plan, support the execution of and evaluate the performance of spacecraft orbital and attitude manoeuvres Support the design of the Ground Segment concept of operations (with respect to flight dynamics systems) Support the spacecraft operations team Perform required mission and system analysis studies, preparation of technical notes and attendance at technical meetings Review of spacecraft and ground-segment technical documentation and participation in formal reviews Support spacecraft operations engineering activities as required Perform routine and critical real-time operations Participate in training and execution of relative navigation processes, from the pre-launch phase to rendezvous, inspection and capture phases Develop, validate and maintain nominal and contingency mission operations procedures (automated & manual) Investigate spacecraft anomalies and participate in the anomaly resolution process Interface internally and externally as required in support of operations activities, and ensure all relevant information is formatted and disseminated appropriately Participate in 24/7 shifts (for mission phases) and on-call rotations, to ensure safe and efficient operations on a 24/7 basis Technologies: Support Linux Matlab Python More: We are a global leader in Aerospace and Spacecraft development, offering a competitive base salary and an opportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse, and dynamic international team that utilizes cutting-edge technology. Our environment is flexible, allowing for working around core hours and a hybrid working model, depending on role requirements. We provide 25 days of holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days), 8 days of Bank Holidays, life insurance, long-term sick pay, private healthcare, a relocation allowance, and visa sponsorship for employees when needed. Our state-of-the-art office includes a cleanroom facility, and we host regular social events. last updated 16 week of 2026

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