Flight Dynamics Engineer – Attitude Monitoring for Science Missions 25-23-001

About Solenix and our qualities

Solenix is a privately owned and international company providing engineering and consulting services in the space market, with branches in Germany, Switzerland, and Italy.

We are known for high-quality services, user-oriented solutions, reliable partnerships and

constructive collaboration. Our customers include space agencies such as ESA,

EUMETSAT and DLR, as well as large private sector companies.

Solenix is specialized in distributed systems and client applications and applies modern

technologies with a focus on high-performing, robust and light solutions.

Why should you apply?

• Solenix is a group of motivated, dynamic and creative people who enjoy high-quality
• work, as well as a relaxed and flexible work atmosphere.
• You can expect a friendly working environment, exciting and challenging projects and
• varied team events.
• Solenix focuses on solution-oriented and innovative approaches.
• You can look forward to benefits like:
  hybrid-work concepts, training opportunities,
• unique community spirit, company events, social clubs, retirement, and health insurance
• plans. If you want to know more then go to:
  solenix.ch/career.

We are looking for a Flight Dynamics Engineer joining the Attitude Monitoring team for our client, ESOC. This position has a strong focus on providing support in AOCS monitoring of science missions. You will primarily provide support to the preparation and execution of operations for future ESA missions, i.e. PLATO, RAMSES, ARIEL, Comet Interceptor and Rosalind Franklin Mission, but you will also be able to provide support to the operations of other science missions. You will also providing technical support to other projects, scientists and industry and participate in reviews.

For this position you will demonstrate your strengths in:

• Very good skills in linear algebra, in particular for problem solving related to geometry in the Euclidean 3-dimensional space.
• Skills in numerical methods for equations solving, integration of differential equations, function approximation and interpolation, optimisation, and linear algebra problems.
• Proficiency in classical mechanics, including:
  kinematics and dynamics of point masses, dynamics of rigid bodies, non-inertial reference frames, e.g. including dynamics in rotating frames, rotation dynamics expressed in body fixed frame, conservation laws in mechanics, gravitational forces and field, orbit dynamics, Keplerian orbits and Kepler laws.
• Skills to apply above knowledge to develop solutions to technical problems in cooperation with customers and other specialists.
• Very good C++ programming skills and experience, in particular in object-oriented design and coding skills using C++ as main programming language; knowledge of Fortran 77/95/2003 is a valuable asset.
• Experience in scripting languages, e.g. python, shell-scripting languages.
• Experience in Linux operating system.
• Desire to extend technical skills.
• A high sense of operational responsibility and good communication skills.
• Fluency in English, both in speech and writing.
• Coordinate and interact with other service providers in operations and other fields.

Other desirable qualifications and experience:

• Familiarity with the ESOC environment.
• Previous operational experience in Flight Dynamics or spacecraft missions in general.
• Familiarity with modern software development tools (git, CI/CD, CMake, docker…)
• The ability to multi-task efficiently; working on multiple activities, multiple subsystems and if applicable multiple missions simultaneously.

Work Location:
Darmstadt, Germany, Hybrid

Work Permit

Applicants must be EU citizens or have a valid work and residence permit for the above-mentioned work location. Security, identity and reference checks on the candidates are part of the recruitment process.

Application Deadline:
22.01.2025

Start of Work:
01 February 2025

Grow with us and become part of Solenix. We look forward to welcoming you. Make the change and apply now!