Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer, Mission Operations

About the role

We build robotic spacecraft that enable dynamic space operations, creating a future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth. Our mission is to develop the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, enabling a new era of space activity that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

Responsibilities

• Provide Flight Dynamics and orbital mechanics subject matter expertise for mission operations
• Design and analyze spacecraft trajectories throughout mission lifecycle, with a focus on rendezvous proximity operations
• Support ground software and mission operations teams to develop automation tools
• Develop, validate, and maintain flight dynamics tools and simulation environments
• Perform maneuver planning and delta-V optimization
• Analyze spacecraft navigation performance and state estimation accuracy
• Help create DRMs for proposals, presentations, and other customer-facing events

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Space Systems, or Software Engineering, or an equivalent Engineering or Applied Physics degree
• The role requires 7+ years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics
• Proficiency in Python/C++
• Technical knowledge of state estimation, navigation, maneuver, trajectory planning, and collision avoidance, orbit determination and operations
• Experience using STK, GMAT, Basalisk, or similar
• Git version control, or an equivalent version control system
• Experience supporting critical operations and working/making decisions in high-stress environments
• Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in fast-paced environments

Qualifications

• Preferred Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Experience with rendezvous, proximity operations, docking, inspection, servicing, formation flying, or relative navigation mission design
• Experience supporting real-time or near-real-time flight dynamics operations, including maneuver planning, pass preparation, state assessment, anomaly response, and operator decision support
• Demonstrated ability to build internal engineering tools, automate analysis workflows, and convert complex astrodynamics problems into usable operational products

Skills

• Python/C++ programming
• State estimation, navigation, maneuver, trajectory planning, and collision avoidance
• Orbit determination and operations
• STK, GMAT, Basalisk, or similar software
• Git version control
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Real-time or near-real-time flight dynamics operations
• Internal engineering tool development

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Unlimited Paid Time Off

Pay

Your base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The anticipated salary range for this role is $140,000 - $180,000 annually.

Schedule

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.