Flight Dynamics Engineer (all genders)

Join the Pinnacle of Satellite Technology Advancement in Germany!

Reflex Aerospace is at the forefront of propelling high-performance satellite technology to new heights within the German aerospace landscape.

As part of Reflex Aerospace, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of the space industry's future. This is an opportunity to contribute your expertise and enthusiasm to a team that stands for innovation and excellence. If you are ready to take on exciting challenges and be part of a company that is redefining the boundaries of satellite technology, we welcome you to embark on this thrilling journey with us!

As a Flight Dynamics Engineer you will design, analyze, and support spacecraft trajectories and guidance strategies, with a strong focus on rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) and formation flight. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and validating relative motion, rendezvous, and close-approach maneuvers for on-orbit operations, working closely with AOCS, software, and mission operations teams.

Your Mission:

• Design and analyze orbital trajectories
• Perform orbit determination, propagation, maneuver planning, and delta-V budgeting
• Plan autonomous and ground-assisted proximity operations sequences and abort strategies as well as plan and optimize routine operational activities
• Develop and maintain flight dynamics analysis tools and simulations
• Validate guidance concepts via Monte Carlo analysis and sensitivity studies
• Develop autonomous closed loop orbit control algorithms
• Support software-in-the-loop (SIL) and hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing
• Support launch and early orbit operations, commissioning, and on-orbit activities

Your Background:

• Degree in Space Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or a related field
• At least 3-5 years of relevant experience in space industry
• Strong background in flight dynamics, including orbit determination and propagation, maneuver planning and validation
• Experience designing and analyzing rendezvous and proximity operations or formation flight
• Good understanding of satellite AOCS sensors and actuators, mainly propulsion and GNSS
• Good understanding of navigation filters, including state estimation and uncertainty assessment for orbit determination and proximity operations
• Experience with ECSS standards is a plus
• Proficiency in at least one technical programming language (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
• Experience with flight dynamics tools (e.g. GMAT, STK, Orekit)

What We Offer:

Collaborate with a diverse multinational team crafting the next wave of cutting-edge satellites. Embark on this exciting journey with us from the outset, leaving your indelible mark on a dynamic company and playing a direct role in shaping the future of the space industry.

Keep your energy levels high with company-sponsored memberships for Urban Sports Club and Swapfiets.

We provide a hybrid work model along with flexible working hours, empowering you as the owner of your time management.

Nestled in the heart of Friedrichshain, our Berlin office provides a lively and central hub easily accessible by transit. Immerse yourself in a neighborhood teeming with vibrant restaurants and year-round cultural events.

Enjoy the flexibility of ample vacation time, including a special company holiday on April 12th dedicated to celebrating the International Day of Human Spaceflight.

Join Reflex Aerospace and be a driving force in shaping the next era of space exploration!

Reflex Aerospace, a NewSpace startup founded in 2021 and headquartered in Munich and Berlin, has been leading the charge to provide advanced dual-use satellite technology at unparalleled speed. The company is leveraging the latest techniques to modernize payload-centric satellite development and production, achieving significantly faster delivery times and enhanced reliability. By applying algorithmic engineering and streamlined system design processes, Reflex accelerates the delivery of satellites enabling lightning-fast innovation for our customers.