Senior Engineer, Navigation

UAE Space Agency

On-site
Navigation and tracking systems development
Orbit determination and maneuver planning
Optical navigation expertise
The role involves serving as the technical lead for navigation analysis, integration, and performance evaluation for space missions

Job Summary

  • The role involves serving as the technical lead for navigation analysis, integration, and performance evaluation for space missions.
  • The Senior Engineer will develop algorithms, tools, and processes for orbit determination, maneuver planning, and optical navigation.
  • The position requires acting as the technical representative for navigation uncertainties, performance, and related operational concepts.

Matching Summary

The role involves serving as the technical lead for navigation analysis, integration, and performance evaluation for space missions.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • navigation and tracking systems development
  • orbit determination and maneuver planning
  • optical navigation expertise
  • radiometric tracking data processing
  • navigation software (e.g., Scarabaeus)
  • scripting tools (e.g., Python)
  • Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Nice-to-have

  • collaborative content creation environments
  • understanding of orbital mechanics
  • statistical analysis skills
  • numerical optimization knowledge
  • systems engineering principles
  • space mission lifecycle knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in aerospace
  • background in mission dynamics preferred
  • experience in space missions preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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