Overview

AIKO is seeking a highly skilled PhD specialized in Space Flight Dynamics to join our team in the French Office. This postdoc will be pursued in the frame of a partnership with SaCLaB ISAE SUPAERO. You will work on setting up a virtual environment capable of training machine learning algorithms and validating the behavior of automation products focused on station keeping and collision avoidance during the development cycle.
You will share your time between AIKO and ISAE. As part of the AIKO team, you will engage with other AIKO engineers developing pioneering AI technology for the automation of space missions in France and in Italy.

Tasks

Set up a virtual environment capable of managing and propagating the trajectory of different objects (active satellites, debris, satellites without propulsion) in Earth orbit.
Design and define realistic resource consumption models for the simulated objects,
Write proposals and technical documentation in support of the company's activities.
Perform detailed technical analysis, documentation writing, and reporting of the functioning and performance analysis of autonomous space systems concepts.
Perform simulations on our autonomy technology in relevant scenarios and support the engineering team in the update of our simulation technology.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's technical capabilities and processes.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of space projects.

Requirements

PhD in the following disciplines: Aerospace Engineering, Computer Sciences, Engineering, Math, or similar.
Demonstrated experience in Space Flight Dynamics Projects.
Strong experience with simulation environments like Orekit, Patrius, Basilisk
Strong experience with Python3 and libraries such as PyTorch, Tensorflow, Pandas, Scikit-learn, Numpy.
Strong mindset towards software quality.

Preferred Experience

Fluency in English
Experience with Java
Experience with C++
Comfortable with git, ssh, docker.
Comfortable with Unix Based OS.
Demonstrated knowledge of Space Missions or Space Systems Engineering.

Benefits

Ticket Restaurants
Flexible workinghours
Flexible smart workingpolicy
Access to courses for skills improvement
A collaborative and inclusive work environment with a diverse and talented team
Gross salary between 35 – 40k€ per year

DEI in AIKO

AIKO is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.

Research shows that women or people belonging to minorities often don't apply to roles they don't feel match 100% of the requirements. If this posting is interesting to you, we encourage you to apply even if not a perfect match! We are looking for real people, not robots!

AIKO Values
In AIKO we give extreme value to behaviors that make individuals, the team, or the ecosystem a better world
In AIKO, we encourage people to act, to work smart, and to challenge the status quo. Transparency, teamwork, and kindliness are key values.
AIKO is betting on its employees for the long term and one day per week is allocated at self-improvement (Access to online courses for hard and soft skills) and research activities, promoting initiatives from the employee.
Being part of AIKO means joining a company that wants to set up a role model for employment.

Send your application to hr.france@aikospace.com

About us

AIKO is a cutting-edge deep-tech company founded in 2017. We specialize in developing advanced automation software tailored for space missions, empowering humanity's ambitions beyond Earth's orbit. Our mission is to revolutionize the space industry by providing innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, reliability, and safety in space exploration endeavors.

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Post Doc in Space Flight Dynamics and Virtual Environments