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We can connect you at on land, at sea and in the air. We also deliver broadcast television channels and packages, transmitting vital news reports around the world.\nWith Eutelsat Group You’ll Get To:\nPioneer the future of Space Technology\nBring connectivity to remote frontiers\nCollaborate with customer-centric experts\nEmbrace cultural diversity in our global team\nIn a dynamic industry where passion drives our teams to make a difference to become the most trusted partner for global satellite connectivity, you will elevate your skills in a stretching, rewarding, and meaningful environment. At Eutelsat Group, we’re united by inclusion and diversity, striving for gender balance and social responsibility, on Earth and in Space.\nWhy Eutelsat Group?\nCommitment to Diversity & Inclusion: With colleagues from over 75 countries, we embrace our global DNA and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We take pride in having one-third of our executive team and 60% of our board represented by women.\nWays of Working That Drive Us: As \"One Team,\" we work collaboratively towards shared goals, with customer-centricity, respect, and inclusivity as our guiding principles.\nSustainability at Our Core: At Eutelsat Group, sustainability is more than just a word; it’s woven into our strategy. We’re dedicated to balancing social, environmental, and economic growth - both on Earth and in space.\nWork-Life Balance: We offer flexible schedules and hybrid/remote work options to help you balance your personal and professional life. At Eutelsat Group, we are committed to supporting your well-being and ensuring you have the flexibility you need to succeed both at work and at home.\nReady to grow with us? Apply today and help us build a more inclusive, sustainable future in the world of satellite technology.\n\nWho You Are:\nYou’re passionate about space and satellite engineering and excited to be a self-starter who thrives on solving complex problems. You love the mission-critical work behind space operations, and you enjoy being part of a team that values engineering rigor, collaboration, and innovation. You want to make a real difference by advancing and enabling technology that connects the world.\nWhat You’ll Do:\nThe Senior Flight Dynamics Mission Analyst (MA) will act as a cornerstone ofthe Mission Analysis function within the integrated Flight Dynamics (FD) team at Eutelsat Group. This team operates in a matrix-style organization, spanning three technical verticals: Software, Mission Analysis, and Operations Engineering.\nThis role reports to the Flight Dynamics & Mission Analysis Senior Manager and collaborates closely with FD peers across GEO and LEO programs to enable synergies in design, planning, and operations.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nMission Analysis Leadership\nPerform full mission lifecycle analysis from launch to de-orbit, including:Launch Window Analysis\nManeuver Planning and Performance Analysis\nTrajectory Design and Optimization\nOrbit Determination\nConstellation Analysis\nPerturbation and Error Analysis\nConjunction Assessment, Collision Avoidance and Space Traffic Management\n\nLead and contribute to constellation-level optimization initiatives to maximize mission uptime, efficiency and fuel life.\nDrive development and validation of mission analysis algorithms and tools supporting LEO and GEO operations and engineering.\nParticipate in and provide mission analysis expertise during the design, engineering, and procurement activities for current and future Eutelsat Group systems, ensuring seamless integration into Eutelsat Group’s GEO-LEO architecture.\nSupport system readiness, planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation for all phases of spacecraft lifetime: from launch to mission to de-orbit.\nMentor, support, and provide guidance to junior Flight Dynamics Engineers and Mission Analysts, fostering technical growth and excellence across the FD team.\nSystems Development & Automation\nSupport Flight Dynamics System (FDS) development and validation, including automation of mission analysis processes.\nContribute to requirements development, verification, and interface control documentation.\nWrite and maintain engineering specifications, technical reports, and CONOPS documentation.\nOperations Support\nProvide expert-level support during nominal operations and critical events (e.g., off-nominal maneuver sequences, launches, anomaly resolution).\nWhat It Takes:\nMS or PhD in Aerospace Engineering or related field.\n10+ years of experience in spacecraft astrodynamics including orbit determination, maneuver planning, trajectory design.\nStrong expertise in perturbation and error analysis, and numerical optimization techniques.\nExperience with mission analysis tools and standard astrodynamics software packages: OREKIT, GMAT, STK, SPICE, others.\nProficiency with Python and/or Java.\nExcellent problem-solving skills, ability to work proactively, independently and in a matrixed organization.\nStrong oral and written communication skills.\nDon’t meet every single requirement? If you’re passionate about space, thrive in complex technical environments, and are eager to grow, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or another role.\nWhat We’d Love:\nExperience in satellite mission operations, especially for LEO constellations.\nExperience with Guidance and Navigation spacecraft subsystems.\nProduction software development background (Python, Java, C++).\nExperience with Matlab.\nDemonstrated ability to lead projects in small teams and mentor engineers.\nExperience in ground segment integration and validation.\nWhere You’ll Be:\nLondon, UK - Satellite Operations Center\nThe Eutelsat Group treats the protection of personal data submitted to it seriously. By submitting this application, you agree to the collection and retention of your personal data by the Eutelsat Group and acknowledge notice of, and understand the terms of Eutelsat’s Privacy Policy (as amended from time to time).\nThis role is a Eutelsat Group job opening; all of our open roles are posted on the current OneWeb and Eutelsat websites. 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