Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer II

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Lead orbit design, trade studies, and trajectory optimization for LEO/GEO/cislunar/deep space missions (as applicable).

Develop and maintain high-fidelity mission analysis models.

Perform launch window analysis, injection targeting, and dispersions analysis.

Define and validate ΔV budgets across all mission phases.

Support constellation design, station-keeping strategies, and end-of-life disposal planning.

Develop orbit determination strategies using tracking data (GNSS, radiometric, optical, etc.).

Support maneuver planning, targeting, and execution analysis.

Establish conjunction assessment and collision avoidance processes.

Support mission readiness reviews, launch campaigns, and on-orbit anomaly resolution.

Build, validate, and maintain flight dynamics tools and simulation environments.

Automate analysis workflows to scale with company growth.

Integrate tools with GNC, FSW, and mission operations pipelines.

Evaluate and implement industry-standard tools (e.g., GMAT, STK, ODTK, MONTE, custom Python/C++ frameworks).

Collaborate closely with GNC, propulsion, systems engineering, and mission operations teams.

Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.

Contribute to technical roadmaps and long-term mission strategy.

Interface with customers, partners, and regulatory agencies as needed.

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or related field (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred).
• 6 years of experience in flight dynamics, mission analysis, or astrodynamics.
• Deep understanding of orbital mechanics and perturbation modeling, orbit determination and estimation techniques, maneuver design and optimization, and conjunction assessment and space traffic management.
• Experience supporting real spacecraft missions through launch and operations.
• Strong programming skills (Python required; MATLAB, C++, or similar a plus).
• Experience with industry-standard astrodynamics tools.
• Ability to work independently in a high-ownership environment.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with small satellite or constellation missions.
• Background in autonomous navigation or onboard orbit determination.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance (FCC, NOAA, ITU, Space-Track, etc.).
• Experience building internal analysis frameworks from scratch.

Pay

$113,000 - $136,000 a year

Schedule

Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• FSA
• Life
• Disability
• Retirement

Equal Opportunity Employer

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.