Research Engineer I/II - Satellite Orbit and Mission Design

About the role

The School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is looking for a satellite orbit and mission engineer to analyse all aspects of small satellite operational life, with a particular focus on end-of-life disposal. The position is based at the NTU Main Campus.

Key responsibilities

• Develop orbital lifetime prediction and end-of-life disposal models for small satellites.
• Investigate passive, active and hybrid deorbiting strategies under realistic orbital and environmental conditions.
• Evaluate disposal feasibility, deorbiting performance and associated collision risks.
• Jointly develop an integrated simulation and decision-support framework for mission safety, orbital lifetime assessment and end-of-life disposal.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or Astronautics.
• At least 4 years of relevant research experience in spacecraft dynamics, spacecraft deorbiting, spacecraft collision risk assessment and space debris environment evolution.
• International experience and a strong network of contacts in the region.
• Ability to work independently, meet strict timelines, manage time meticulously and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment; leadership competency is welcome.

Required skills

• Good written and oral communication skills, including international conferences and journal papers.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, STK, ESA's MASTER, ESA's DRAMA and LaTeX.