Flight Dynamics Engineer

Location: hirify.global UK, Harwell, Oxfordshire, Didcot, United Kingdom; hybrid working

Salary: £40,000–£85,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops secure and sustainable on-orbit servicing solutions, including life extension, refurbishment, in-situ space situational awareness, end-of-life services, and active debris removal.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain flight dynamics models, algorithms, simulations, analyses, and software tools supporting mission design, orbit determination, orbital manoeuvres, spacecraft performance assessment, and operational monitoring.
• Support flight dynamics requirements definition, mission and system analyses, and technical activities with contractors.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate manoeuvres, including conjunction assessment and collision avoidance activities.
• Investigate anomalies and develop and maintain operational procedures.
• Support spacecraft operations, real-time mission operations, training, and mission execution across routine phases and rendezvous, docking, and separation activities.
• Contribute to the full Flight Dynamics suite development chain from design and implementation through testing and operational deployment.

Requirements

• University degree in aerospace, computer science, software engineering, mathematics, or a relevant science discipline.
• At least 2 years of commercial space flight dynamics experience.
• Excellent knowledge of orbital mechanics and flight dynamics.
• Experience using Python, scripting, and basic Linux.
• Experience with mission analysis and requirements definition.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently.
• Independent right to work in the UK without sponsorship at the time of application.

Nice to have

• Current UK SC-level clearance or higher, or eligibility to obtain it.
• Master’s or doctorate in a relevant field.
• Experience in flight dynamics operations, agile methodology, regression testing, and version control.
• Experience with MATLAB or similar simulation software.
• Education or experience in guidance, navigation and control, image processing, or object reconstruction methods.
• Familiarity with Flight Dynamics Activities and Processes.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with flexible hours around core hours and an optional 9/75 working pattern.
• 25 days of holiday, increasing yearly to a maximum of 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Life insurance, long-term sick pay, and private healthcare.
• Relocation allowance and access to a state-of-the-art office and cleanroom facility.
• Inclusive, diverse, and supportive international working environment with regular social events.

Hiring process

• Applications must be submitted by candidates who independently hold the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Recruitment agencies should not submit unsolicited candidate CVs or details; hirify.global UK uses a preferred supplier list.