Working Student GNC/Flight Dynamics (m/f/d)

Job description

ATMOS Space Cargo is seeking a GNC / Flight Dynamics Working Student (m/f/d) to support flight dynamics simulations and modeling for the Phoenix re-entry vehicles. You will assist the GNC and EDL teams by coding and modeling the physics of re-entry vehicles and satellites to support mission design and analysis. This role is suited for a motivated student interested in spacecraft dynamics and simulation.

Key responsibilities
- You will support the development and maintenance of the codes for the simulations of 6 DoF trajectories and for the modeling of the relevant physics
- You will support the development of trajectory post-processing scripts
- You will participate in the simulation and post-processing of the trajectories and related phenomena
- You will help validating the tools against real flight data
- You will support in writing the documentation of the developed tools

Profile required

- Bachelors in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics or related fields.
- Solid knowledge of Rigid-body Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics
- Strong skills in Linear Algebra, Calculus and Numerical Methods.
- Knowledge of one or more programming languages, preferably between Simulink, Matlab, Python, C++ or FORTRAN.

Preferred qualifications
- Experience with Unix-like system or git.

Company description

ATMOS was founded as a European company built on the values of freedom, democracy, equality, the rule of law, and human rights. We are committed to protect these values by making our technology available to others who share the same values, strengthening infrastructure and innovation for prosperity on Earth.
Our team is multinational and diverse, with offices in Lichtenau and Strasbourg. We work in a collegial, hands-on culture where people support each other, take ownership, and keep learning every day. Motivation for the mission comes first — building spacecraft is not a nine-to-five pursuit. We align the mission, the team, and the individual in mutual dependence. This principle shapes our work environment where exceptional people, as committed as they are competent, can grow and contribute to a mission that matters.

On 3/13/2026