At Argotec, we build the most innovative, sustainable, and reliable space solutions and missions. Our horizons range from small satellites for low Earth orbit and deep space to cutting-edge technologies designed to enhance the comfort of astronauts, space explorers and space tourists. Our expertise leads us to design, build and operate our own products entirely in-house. That means every part of our designs comes to life in our laboratories.
The Mission Analyst Engineer is responsible to prepare and take care of the Mission Analysis simulation and activities during the all the mission phases, in Deep Space and Earth scenarios. The position is part of the System Engineering team.
MA Engineer activities typically include, but are not limited to:
Trajectory analysis and orbit optimization prior to the mission launch, during the development stage of the projects and during the satellites’ in-orbit operations, in support of the flight dynamics team
Earth, Lunar, Libration Point and Interplanetary Mission Analysis design and optimization according to the mission objective and constraints
DeltaV budget and manuevers strategy definition
Development and application of different (basic and advanced) techniques for solving a variety of orbital mechanics and astrodynamics problems
Development of engineering tools to support the Mission Analysis, including trajectory modelling and trajectory corrections for the real time operations
Develop mission analysis capability utilising and developing new simulation and analysis tools
Mission Analysis simulations and optimization according to the spacecraft’s propulsion (chemical, low thrust and/or hybrid)
Utilize numerical methods to analyze flight mechanics problems including numerical integration, root-solving problems, and coordinate transformations
On orbit data analysis and debug support. Support to the development of contingency operations of the satellite, including preparation avoidance maneuvers, recovery of routine operations, safe mode support
Trajectory analysis, orbit optimization and corrective maneuvers assessment during the in-orbit phase of the projects
Perform Monte Carlo analysis to determine flight performance under various operating conditions
Perform navigation analysis with respect different mission scenarios
Formally document the results of all the activities performed
Coverage analysis for ground station activities
Design, analysis and optimization of Smallsat Constellation
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Master’s degree in Aerospace/Space Engineering
3+ years of work experience in similar roles
High flexibility and team-working capability
Hands-on and proactive approach, willing to collaborate wherever is needed
Ability to work with tight schedules
Ability to run analysis and write technical reports
Very good knowledge of Italian and English languages
REQUIRED EXPERIENCES & SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of the orbital mechanics principles, flight mechanics and trajectory modelling and simulation.
Advanced knowledge of deep space and Earth environments
Advanced knowledge of GMAT and STK software
Knowledge of Matlab and Simulink
Knowledge of Orbit Determination and Navigation techniques
Knowledge of spacecraft attitude dynamics
Knowledge of smallsats architecture
ADDITIONAL ASSETS
Knowledge of additional MA tools (i.e. MONTE, SPICE, COSMOGRAPHIA etc.)
Familiar with Flight Dynamics duties and activities
Knowledge of AOCS suite
Experience in spacecraft real-time operation/execution of AOCS manuevers
Experience of GNC algorithm design e.g. navigation filters, guidance strategies and/or controllers
Knowledge of Phyton and C/C++
Autonomous in-orbit rendezvous and navigation around small bodies (i.e. asteroids)
Experience in writing technical proposal for future business opportunity
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