Flight Dynamics Engineer
Los Angeles, California
This is a spacecraft manufacturing company in Los Angeles. They build satellites and support them through launch and on orbit operations.
This role leads the integration, simulation, testing and real time operations of flight dynamics systems. It spans attitude control, guidance, navigation, simulation, hardware integration, troubleshooting and live flight operations, so you carry the work from design through to on console.
What you will do
- Lead the technical integration, vendor management, interface and performance requirements for ADCS, propulsion systems and hardware GNC components
- Develop high fidelity flight dynamics models for trajectory analysis, momentum management and propellant budgeting using tools such as STK or custom Python simulations
- Develop and tune control laws for pointing requirements, detumbling and station keeping
- Work with the AI&T and avionics teams so flight dynamics hardware is integrated and calibrated correctly within the spacecraft bus
- Move from design and simulation into on console operations, handling flight dynamics anomalies and manoeuvres
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Document design processes, test results and system performance
Who this suits
- Someone with 5 or more years in spacecraft flight dynamics, including attitude control and propulsion systems
- Proficiency with mission design software and flight dynamics simulation tools
- Proficiency programming in Python, C++ or MATLAB for flight dynamics modelling and flight software integration
- Experience in cleanroom environments, working to ESD protocols
- A bachelor’s or advanced degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or a related field
- Someone who has mentored junior engineers and improved engineering processes
- Strong problem solving and attention to detail
- US citizenship, with a Top Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one
- Able to work onsite in Los Angeles full time
What you get
Company paid medical healthcare for employees, dental and vision care, 401k matching, a flexible vacation policy and paid leave.
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Adam Slade