At Dark, we passionately believe that space represents not only a cornerstone of the modern world but also a catalyst for shaping our future. Our mission is clear: pioneering spacecraft and mission designs for the protection of vital orbits and assets.

That is why we are gathering a team of bright minds to tackle crucial challenges through advanced engineering. Our focus? Velocity. We are kicking in technologies that will enable faster-than-ever orbital missions, ushering in a new era defined by unprecedented agility and boundless opportunity.

Joining the mission department, you will participate to the development of the flight dynamics and mission analysis framework for Dark’s first orbital demonstration. Interfacing with the space operations team and the flight simulator developers, you will implement the tools for analyzing the mission execution, extracting performance parameters, and propagating the spacecraft trajectory. You will contribute to the safety and robustness of the operations by performing Monte-Carlo simulations, designing safety corridors, and analyzing anomaly conditions.

Learn more about our mission: mission manifesto.

First Missions

Getting up to speed on the mission CONOPS and the flight simulation system
Developing the algorithms for analyzing and processing simulation results
Extracting performance and safety metrics for monitoring the mission
Designing the framework for iterative and parametric mission simulation

Responsibilities

Developing the tools within the control centre for simulating and processing mission scenarios
Implementing the algorithms and models for evaluating the spacecraft performance and adherence to safety margins
Supporting the flight simulator design activities and identification of operational requirements
Interfacing with and supporting the space operations teams for integration of operational procedures
Designing a database of mission scenarios and simulation results considering nominal and anomaly conditions
Participating in the mission preparation and execution

3+ years of experience in a similar position
Ideal background from the Defense / Aerospace industry (e.g. MBDA, Thales, Dassault, Safran, etc.)
Hands-on experience in orbital mechanics and flight dynamics simulation
Applied skills in physical phenomena modeling and Python programming
Background on systems engineering, mission design and spacecraft performance
Familiarity with Monte-Carlo simulations, sensitivity analysis and trajectory optimization
As we have an international team, knowledge of technical English is required. Fluency in French is a plus

Culture

We recognize that extraordinary work ethics turn mere achievements into triumphs. Hence, we hold each team member accountable for enhancing collaborative performance within Dark by embodying the following skillset:

Methodology – Your ability to clearly define and articulate the steps required to achieve a desired outcome
Relevancy – Your capacity to discern and select the most appropriate course of action based on the prevailing context and circumstances
Results – Consistently obtaining and updating the necessary resources and information to drive towards the intended outcome effectively

Learn more about our culture: culture manifesto.

Join - our core team, poised to expand into a company with hundreds
Engage - in a deeply technical project with high level systems trade-off and long term industrial vision
Learn - every day in an environment driven by continuous improvement
Enjoy - a team rewarding autonomy and uphold high standard at work

Salary package ranging from 58 K€ to 80 K€ gross, additional performance bonuses and project-based bonuses.

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