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Your involvement will span the entire operational lifecycle, from routine mission phases to complex activities such as rendezvous, docking and separation with both active and passive clients. You will contribute to the full development chain of the Flight Dynamics suite - from design and implementation through testing and operational deployment - while collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams across the globe.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop and maintain Flight Dynamics models, algorithms, simulations, analyses, and software tools to support mission design, orbit determination, orbital manoeuvres, spacecraft performance assessment, and operational monitoring.\nSupport flight dynamics requirements definition.\nInterface with contractors on technical activities.\nPerform mission and system analyses.\nSupport manoeuvre planning, execution, and performance evaluation.\nSupport conjunction assessment and collision avoidance activities.\nSupport anomaly investigations.\nDevelop and maintain operational procedures.\nSupport spacecraft operations and participate in real-time mission operations.\nParticipate in training and mission execution activities.\nEssential Skills\nUniversity degree in aerospace, computer science, software engineering, mathematics or relevant science discipline.\n2 years commercial Space flight dynamics experience.\nExcellent knowledge of orbital mechanics & flight dynamics.\nExperience using Python, and scripting & basic knowledge of Linux.\nExperience with mission analysis & requirements definition.\nFluent in spoken and written English language.\nWork in a team as well as independently.\nAll applicants must have an independent right to work in the UK (without sponsorship) at the time of application.\nDesirable skills\nCurrent holder, or eligible to obtain, UK SC level clearance or higher\nMasters or Doctorate in relevant field.\nExperience in flight dynamics operations.\nExperience in agile methodology.\nExperience in using simulation software MATLAB or similar.\nExperience in regression testing and version control.\nEducation or experience in guidance, navigation and control.\nEducation or experience in image processing and object reconstruction methods.\nFamiliarity in Flight Dynamics Activities and Processes.\nBenefits\nCompetitive base salary\nOpportunity to work with a highly talented, diverse & dynamic international team with cutting edge technology\nFlexible working around core hours in a friendly and supportive environment\nOptional 9/75 working pattern\nHybrid working available (dependent on individual role requirements)\n25 days holiday (increasing yearly up to a maximum of 28 days) + 8 days Bank Holiday\nLife insurance and long-term sick pay\nPrivate healthcare (taxable benefit)\nRelocation allowance\nState of the art office and cleanroom facility\nRegular social events \nLocation\nAstroscale UK (Harwell).\nAbout Astroscale\nAstroscale is the global leader in on-orbit servicing, dedicated to the secure and sustainable development of space. The company delivers a variety of innovative and scalable on-orbit servicing solutions, including life extension, refurbishment, upgrades, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life, and active debris removal. Since its first successful launch in March 2021, Astroscale has proven rendezvous and proximity operations technologies in orbit during the ELSA-d and ADRAS-J missions. Astroscale spacecraft have been selected for pioneering missions with JAXA, the U.S. Space Force, the European Space Agency, the UK Space Agency, and Eutelsat. As more satellite operators adopt on-orbit servicing to routinely inspect, relocate, remove, and extend the life of spacecraft, the potential of a circular space economy - and a future of no waste in space - is being unlocked. Headquartered in Japan, Astroscale has a global presence with subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, and Israel. Find out more about Astroscale at www.astroscale.com.\nAt Astroscale UK we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture. Our essential criteria are based solely on the requirements necessary to perform the role. If any criteria could present a barrier, we are open to discussing reasonable adjustments and are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process. Astroscale UK is also open to supporting job share arrangements, to further our flexible working offering.\nNote to recruitment agencies: Astroscale UK operates a preferred Supplier List, and we do not accept unsolicited agency approaches. 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