Sr. Flight Dynamics Engineer, Amazon Leo

About the role

We are searching for a talented candidate with expertise in orbital mechanics and spaceflight navigation, including LEO Satellite Orbit Determination. This position requires experience in simulation and analysis of spacecraft orbital mechanics and sequential orbit determination methods, such as Extended Kalman Filters (EKF) and/or Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF). Strong analysis skills are essential to develop engineering studies of complex large-scale dynamical systems, along with demonstrated expertise in computational analysis automation and tool development.

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft maneuver or navigation analysis in support of multi-disciplinary trades within the Amazon Leo team.
• Contribute to prototype software development of flight algorithms.
• Test and assess navigation software for integration into flight systems.
• Assess and troubleshoot the performance of Leo on-board GNSS hardware and software systems.
• Work closely with GNC engineers to manage on-orbit performance and develop flight dynamics operations processes.
• Interact with GNC teams to evaluate and troubleshoot satellite issues.
• Prioritize tasks within the Flight Dynamics Research team.
• Perform analysis, simulation, testing, and documentation to address assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• 7+ years' experience in spacecraft orbital mechanics/operations.
• Advanced knowledge of orbital mechanics.
• Experience with sequential orbit determination methods (EKF and/or UKF).
• Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C++.

Pay

Base salary range: $159,200.00 - $215,300.00 USD annually (USA, WA, Redmond).

Benefits

• Sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Basic Life & AD&D insurance, with options for supplemental life plans.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and mental health support.
• Medical Advice Line.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Paid time off and parental leave.

Learn more about our benefits at amazon.jobs/en/benefits.