Space Operations/ Flight Dynamics Expert

Ecosmic is bringing microservices to space. Our first software solution SAFE helps satellite operators gain insights on the risk of collision for their assets.

We are a high-tech, data-driven company with an international team of space engineers and computer scientists. Founded in 2023 in the Netherlands, we opened our Italian HQ and raised €1.1M earlier this year and we are now growing fast. We are striving to build an environment where everybody can reach their full potential. Check out what it means to work at Ecosmic here.

Our vision is to revolutionise the way space software is done to propel us towards the future of space exploration.

We are now looking for a driven Space Operations/Flight Dynamics Expert to help us achieve this goal. This position is based in Italy.

Deadline to apply: closed position

What You’ll Do

Product Roadmap Discovery

  • Collaborate with the business team to determine what are the most pressing problems to solve for end users.

  • Contribute to conversations about product ideas and features to implement with the tech team.

Customer Support

  • Participate in technical customer meetings to present our products and discuss integration and personalisation.

R&D

  • Stay updated on the latest research and commercial offering in the space software market.

  • Work on innovative algorithms with the space team.

  • Contribute to the products' technical development by working hands on on the code, participating to code reviews, validation and testing.

Who You Are

  • You are proficient in English.

  • You have a MSc in Space Engineering or equivalent.

  • You have 5+ years of work experience in real time satellite operations and/or in a flight dynamics team.

  • You have strong programming abilities. You might have worked with C++ or Python.

  • You have an advanced knowledge of orbital dynamics and spacecraft systems.

  • You are proactive and capable of finding solutions on your own. You are creative and like to solve problems, for yourself and others.

  • You are able to effectively manage numerous projects and tasks at a time while meeting deadlines.

  • You have deep interpersonal skills to build on relationships that are characterised by a high degree of transparency and trust.

Preferably:

  • You have work experience within both a New Space and an established player of the industry.

  • You have worked on a wide array of missions and satellites.

  • You have experience with constellation management.

What We Offer

  • An incredible opportunity for growth.

  • We really value an equilibrated work-life balance. Whilst we seek motivated and talented people to reach our goals together, we will always prioritise our people’s health and well-being.

  • Flexibility and trust: you’ve always got the freedom to decide where today’s office is. We measure people’s performance based on the objectives they achieve, rather than the hours they spend sitting at their desks.

  • Competitive pay: the estimated salary range for this position is €40,000 - €45,000/year. Discover more about the cost of living in Turin and about Italian taxation. The total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, and skills. As you increase your impact in Ecosmic, compensation can grow rapidly. On top of the salary, we also include €1,000/year (net) of welfare.

  • All the benefits:

    • Remote work

    • Flexible working hours

    • Unlimited paid holidays

    • Health insurance

    • Stock Options

    • IT bundle

    • 1 or 2 Ecosmic Retreats per year

To apply

To apply for this position, you have to send an email to hr@ecosmic.space including your CV and a couple of paragraphs detailing why you decided to apply and why you think you’d be a good fit. All applications shall be in English.

Unfortunately, we do not offer VISA sponsorships for this position.

The selection process

If you successfully pass through our screening process, we’ll invite you to take part in three interviews online. Check out our hiring process and tips here and our Manifesto to learn more.

Ecosmic is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in our workforce.