Systems and Mission Analysis Engineer

at  Orbex Space

Systems and Mission Analysis Engineer to own mission analysis, systems modelling and analysis activities supporting development of Orbex Prime. Ideally you will have experience of flight dynamics and modelling vehicle performance rather than deep subsystem modelling.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

While we don’t expect you to have experience of all of the following, experience in some of these areas would be desirable for the role and provide a good indication of the tasks you will be involved with in this role

• 5 years + industry experience in MATLAB/Simulink, or Python, creating complex models representing systems functions and performances.
• Experience with launch vehicles / rocket systems desired but not essential
• Trajectory optimization desired but not essential
• GMAT, ASTOS or Orbital STK desired but not essential
• Space mission concept and design experience beneficial but not essential
• Flight Safety and Risk Assessment experience beneficial but not essential

Personality

• Orbex is a high-paced, startup culture where you will be encouraged to take assume responsibility for tasks and see them through.
• It is imperative that you take initiative, communicate openly and can collaborate with technical and non-technical team members.
• You must be able to thrive in an international, diverse and multicultural environment.

Location – Forres
Our roles need to be on-site in Scotland due to the nature of the position, export controls and security. This role is based in Forres at Orbex’s headquarters.
Orbex Forres is located at the foot of the Scottish Highlands, near Inverness. It’s close to the spectacular coastline, wild beaches, and amazing wildlife of the Moray Firth, as well as being a short distance from the world-famous Loch Ness, and Aviemore ski resort.
If you enjoy adventurous outdoor pursuits in extraordinary natural environments, the coast and highlands around Forres offer an ideal location.
Mountaineering, rock climbing, abseiling, hiking, mountain biking, cycling, camping, sailing, surfing, motorbiking, and skiing are all within easy reach of our main UK factory, and many members of our team participate in adventure sports in the vast, beautiful settings of Sutherland.
If you enjoy drone flying, wildlife or landscape photography, some of the most spectacular vistas in the world are directly at your doorstep.

Responsibilities of the role

• To own mission analysis, systems modelling and analysis activities supporting development of Orbex Prime.
• To own and develop the systems modelling toolbox.
• Mentoring junior colleague

While we don’t expect you to have experience of all of the following, experience in some of these areas would be desirable for the role and provide a good indication of the tasks you will be involved with in this role

• 5 years + industry experience in MATLAB/Simulink, or Python, creating complex models representing systems functions and performances.
• Experience with launch vehicles / rocket systems desired but not essential
• Trajectory optimization desired but not essential
• GMAT, ASTOS or Orbital STK desired but not essential
• Space mission concept and design experience beneficial but not essential
• Flight Safety and Risk Assessment experience beneficial but not essentia