Operation Engineer III, Flight Dynamics

Responsibilities

• Plan, simulate, and execute spacecraft missions spanning from early-orbit operations to RPO taskings.
• Lead development and integration of automation and mission planning tools to enhance mission planning, execution, and post-analysis.
• Provide subject matter expertise for company ground system and flight software development.
• Provide surge support as both an operator and developer for mission engineering, systems engineering, and GNC/AA teams to ensure mission and operational readiness.
• Monitor spacecraft telemetry and health in real-time during operations; identify anomalies and support mitigation.
• Assist in the development of operational procedures, flight rules, and checklists for RPO activities.
• Conduct post-mission analysis and lessons-learned sessions to continuously improve operational processes.
• Conduct orbit state determination for cooperative, non-cooperative, and uncooperative SVs and derive intent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Strong understanding of astrodynamics, control & optimization, and satellite subsystems
• History of solving astrodynamics problems in programming languages such as Typescript, Python, & C/C++
• 5+ years of spacecraft operations and simulation experience, preferably including rendezvous and proximity operations
• Proven ability to work effectively in high-pressure, real-time mission environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field, preferably with a focus on applied astrodynamics and control of spacecraft.
• Prior experience developing mod & sim capabilities
• Experience with open-loop and closed-loop spacecraft operations
• Prior experience in multi-satellite missions, RPO, or on-orbit servicing mission
• Security clearance or eligibility to obtain

Compensation

Colorado Base Salary: $105,000 - $170,000
Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Additional Requirements

• Work Location—This is an onsite position, we are seeking candidates based near Colorado Springs, CO.
• Work Schedule—flexibility to support 24/7 mission operations, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability during mission-critical events and anomaly response.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.