Flight Dynamics engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you looking for an innovative and consolidated place for your professional development? GMV is an experienced technology group and is looking for a Flight Dynamics Engineer.
WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?
You will work in a highly motivated team of engineers in the space mechanics area, supporting the ground control systems of different satellite missions, such as Galileo (navigation), Copernicus (Earth observation), ELSA-M (active debris removal) or Amazonas Nexus (telecommunications) for customers such as the European Space Agency, UK Space Agency, EUMETSAT, SES Astra, Inmarsat or Dubaisat.
The team is in charge of the development and enhancement of the flight dynamics system used for all those missions, covering mainly the following features: Orbit and attitude determination and prediction, manoeuvre optimisation, event prediction and collision avoidance.
In our team you will develop Flight Dynamics systems, perform algorithm implementation, operational procedures development and implementation, and Flight Dynamics and navigation data analysis.
WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?
We are looking for STEM graduates with background and interest in Physics, Mathematics, Programming skills and Numerical analysis. Notice that a master’s in engineering is not a requirement for this position. Any STEM profile is encouraged to apply.
We will also value previous experience, and knowledge in one or several of the following areas: Programming languages: C++, Fortran, python, java or JavaScript, Orbital Mechanics, Flight Dynamics, Geodesy.
The role will involve working in the UK defence sector. The applicant must already have SC security clearance, or be able to obtain security clearance to SC, under the UKSV clearance level requirements.
WHAT DO WE OFFER?
Hybrid working model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.
Flexible start and finish times, and intensive working hours Fridays and in summer.
Personalized career plan development, training and language learning support.
National and international mobility. Do you come from another country? We can offer you a relocation package.
Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation and discount on brands.
Wellbeing program: Health, dental and accident insurance; free fruit and coffee, physical, mental and financialhealth training, and much more!
- ️ In our recruitment processes you will always have telephone and personal contact, face-to-face or online, with our talent acquisition team. In addition, bank transfers and bank cards will never be requested. If you are contacted through any other process, please write to our team at privacy@gmv.com
❤️We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.
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Tagged as: flight simulation, fluid dynamics
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Flight Dynamics engineer roles across Nitrexo's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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