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Flight Dynamics Engineer I/II

Flight Dynamics Engineer I/II

CompanyRocket Lab USA
LocationLittleton, CO, USA
Salary$85000 – $140000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s
Experience LevelEntry 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.