Flight Dynamics Software Engineer

If the expression “Houston, we have a problem” gives you goose bumps... Your place is here! GMV is an experienced technology group and our Institutional Flight Dynamics Systems team in Toulouse is seeking an aerospace engineer (or equivalent profile) who has a strong foundation in space mechanics. Join the largest team of engineers in Europe dedicated to this field, collaborating directly with leading international space agencies. We´ll get to the point; we'll tell you what's not on the web. If you want to know more about us go to GMV website.

WHAT CHALLENGE WILL YOU BE TAKING ON?

You will be responsible for performing maintenance of flight – proven Flight Dynamics Systems, contributing to software developments while ensuring robust maintenance of the system through continuous improvements and timely issue resolution. Your mission will encompass the following activities:

• Development and maintenance of the flight dynamics algorithm layer (orbit determination, manoeuvre planning, attitude prediction, manoeuvre assessment)
• Maintenance of existing flight dynamics architectural layer. This may include bug fixes or implementation of new functions required by the customer.
• Participation in technical meetings with the customer.
• As technical experts in the tool, provide support to end users (operators of flying satellite missions)

WHAT DO WE NEED IN OUR TEAM?

We are looking for Aerospace Engineering (or related field) graduates with a strong background and interest in flight dynamics and software engineering.

Required Skills & Knowledge:

• 📐 Strong foundation in applied mathematics
• 🪐 Solid understanding of space mechanics
• 💻 Object‑oriented programming
• 🌐 Fluency in English and French

We place strong value on previous experience and familiarity with:

• ☕ Java
• 🐧 Linux
• 📦 Containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• 🗄️ Databases

Additional experience in these areas will help you thrive in the role and contribute effectively from day one.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• 🕑 Hybrid working model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.
• 💻 Flexible start and finish times.
• 🚀 Personalized career plan development, training and language learning support.
• 🌍 National and international mobility. Do you come from another country? We can offer you a relocation package.
• 💰 Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation and discount on brands.
• 💪Wellbeing program: CSE Participation, Health insurance/ Mutuelle covered 100%; free fruit and coffee, physical, mental and financial health training, and much more!

⚠️ In our recruitment processes you will always have telephone and personal contact, face-to-face or online, with our talent acquisition team. In addition, bank transfers and bank cards will never be requested. If you are contacted through any other process, please write to our team at privacy@gmv.com.

❤️We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

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