Senior Flight Dynamics Software Engineer, Mission Planning Platform
Core
Lead end-to-end development of flight dynamics capabilities for LEO satellite constellations, including orbit determination, maneuver planning, and constellation-scale automation.
Role type
Senior IC flight dynamics software engineer
Builds
MuFDS (in-house flight dynamics system) for automated maneuver planning, stationkeeping, collision avoidance, and orbit determination
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Constellations / Orbital Mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++, Python, orbital mechanics, orbit determination, maneuver design, Linux, statistical filtering, factor graph methods
Preferred skills
astrodynamics software (GMAT, Orekit, STK, FreeFlyer), constrained optimization, cloud-based ground systems
Responsibilities
Own major workstreams for MuFDS from architecture to production deployment; Drive architecture decisions for flight dynamics capabilities; Support on-orbit propulsion operations and commissioning campaigns; Lead operational response for orbit determination and maneuver anomalies; Mentor earlier-career engineers on flight dynamics fundamentals and software craftsmanship
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC