Flight Dynamics Engineer I/II
| Company | Rocket Lab USA |
|---|---|
| Location | Littleton, CO, USA |
| Salary | $85000 – $140000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Space Systems, or Software Engineering, or an equivalent Engineering or Applied Physics degree.
- An advanced understanding of orbital mechanics.
- Orbit determination theory.
- Mission analysis with STK, Astrogator, GMAT, Monte, Copernicus, or equivalent.
- Orbit determination analysis with ODTK, Orekit, or equivalent.
- Python software development.
- Git release and version control.
- Jira software project management or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Perform tracking, navigation, maneuver, trajectory planning, and collision avoidance design and operations for Earth orbiting, lunar, and interplanetary missions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work complex problems under time pressure.
- Ability to prioritize tasks in consultation with a range of stakeholders.
- Monte Carlo.
- Continuous integration practices.
- Team and/or software project management experience.
- Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.