Holt Executive is Hiring – Flight Dynamics Engineer Holt Executive is partnering with a leading space technology company to find a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join their growing team in Harwell, UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to mission design, orbital manoeuvres, and space safety, working at the forefront of satellite operations and rendezvous missions.

About the Role: As a Flight Dynamics Engineer, you will be involved in mission trajectory planning, orbit determination, and real-time operations for spacecraft engaged in advanced orbital activities, including rendezvous, docking, separation, and end-of-life manoeuvres.

You will play a key role in developing flight dynamics tools, algorithms, and monitoring systems while collaborating with global partners to ensure safe and efficient space operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Support mission design and trajectory planning, from requirements derivation to algorithm development.
- Perform modelling, simulation, and analysis for orbital manoeuvres and relative motion.
- Enhance safe rendezvous capabilities and improve flight dynamics processes.
- Develop state-of-the-art telemetry monitoring and command generation tools.
- Work with Space Situational Awareness (SSA) providers to ensure safe spacecraft operations.
- Support real-time operations, including LEOP, manoeuvre planning, orbit determination, and collision avoidance.
- Contribute to multi-object orbit estimation, filtering methods, and image processing.

Essential Skills:

- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a relevant discipline.
- Proficiency in programming, with experience in MATLAB and Python preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a calm, organised approach.
- Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Desirable Skills:

- Master’s or PhD in a relevant field.
- Experience in spacecraft flight operations.
- Familiarity with Linux, scripting, and version control.
- Background in Mission Analysis, Filtering Methods, GNC, or Image Processing.

What’s on Offer?

- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Work with a highly talented, international team on cutting-edge space missions.
- Hybrid working and flexible schedule options.
- Private healthcare, life insurance, and relocation support.
- A brand-new state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facility.
- Regular social events and a collaborative work environment.

If you’re passionate about space mission design and flight dynamics, apply today or contact Holt Executive to learn more!