Job Title: Flight Dynamics Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Flight Dynamics Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of tasks related to the orbit determination, maneuver planning, and trajectory analysis of spacecraft. You will also play a key role in enhancing our tools and software for advanced trajectory design and orbit determination. If you are passionate about space missions and have experience in spacecraft dynamics, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Use ranging techniques to perform orbit determination of spacecraft, including Range and Range Rate Measurements, Doppler tracking, Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), Satellite Laser Ranging (SLR), Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Optical Tracking, and Inertial Measurement Units.
• Craft, evaluate, and implement orbital maneuvers for spacecraft.
• Enhance tools and software for cutting-edge trajectory design, maneuver planning, and orbit determination.
• Establish, develop, and maintain interfaces between flight dynamics systems and other ground-based operation components, along with external data providers.
• Apply techniques for maneuver-planning and trajectory analysis.
• Provide cross-training to team members on operational software and procedures.
• Occasionally perform shift work and on-call support for launch and early orbit phase operations, as well as collision avoidance maneuver planning.
• Build models from scratch.
• Utilize third-party software such as GMAT and Copernicus.
• Develop and perform analysis using Python scripts and other mentioned tools.
• Split responsibilities 50/50 between the first mission set to fly later this year and building up range and Doppler tools for future missions beyond LEO where GPS cannot be used.

Essential Skills

• Experience in orbit determination and orbital mechanics.
• Proficiency in Python for analysis and operations.
• Skills in maneuver planning, trajectory design, and optimization.
• Experience with spacecraft and aerospace dynamics.
• Familiarity with GMAT, Copernicus, and general mission analysis tools.
• Masters Degree in Engineering or Physics with 3 years of experience, or Bachelors Degree with 4 years of experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a start-up environment.
• Knowledge of defense customer requirements and small launch providers.
• Experience with medium launch vehicles and coordination with aviation and software partners.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Stock options
bonus
growing company- major mission is going to the moon right now; has two other missions already under contract

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 21, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $150,000 - $170,000