Head of Mission Design & Flight Dynamics
Core
Lead the Mission Design & Flight Dynamics discipline across all missions, balancing live mission delivery with long-term capability growth and driving automation.
Role type
Senior leadership, hands-on IC (Mission Design & Flight Dynamics)
Builds
Lunar, Martian, and Earth-orbiting spacecraft missions
Domain
Aerospace engineering, space systems, orbital mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
spacecraft flight dynamics, operations, orbit determination, trajectory optimization, software development, testing, hiring, performance management, remuneration cycles
Preferred skills
leading geographically distributed teams, strategic leadership, technical forecasting, emergent risk response, cross-functional decision making
Technologies
FSW, GNC, GSW
Responsibilities
Own the vision and direction of the Mission Design & Flight Dynamics technology roadmap; Drive measurable progress toward greater automation, efficiency, and expanded operational capability; Provide mentorship, clarity of vision, prioritisation, and motivation to the Flight Dynamics team; Lead a global multi-site team supported by regional Team Leads; Focus on strategic leadership, technical forecasting, emergent risk response, and cross-functional decision making; Maintain strong technical awareness across interfaces including Spacecraft Operations, FSW, GNC, GSW, and Systems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC