Sr Systems Engineer (Flight Operations – Flight Dynamics)
Core
Plan, analyze, and execute spacecraft missions for the Dream Chaser program, providing real-time support from Mission Control and guiding flight dynamics teams.
Role type
Senior Systems Engineer (Flight Dynamics)
Builds
Trajectories, timelines, procedures, and attitudes for Dream Chaser missions
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight Operations
Required skills
Orbital mechanics, Statistical orbit determination, Spacecraft operations, Ground-based navigation, Mission design, Trajectory analysis
Preferred skills
MATLAB, Python, STK, FreeFlyer, GUI development, Spacecraft entry/descent/landing, Spacecraft attitudes
Technologies
FreeFlyer, STK, MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Perform trade studies and analysis to plan trajectories using flight dynamics tools; Execute ground-based navigation and statistical orbit determination; Mentor flight dynamics teams through design and operational phases; Collaborate across disciplines to integrate and validate mission design processes; Develop and validate Flight Dynamics Tool Suite as an end user.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC