Flight Dynamics & Controls Engineer - On-Console Ops

Darwin Recruitment; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical healthcare for 1

Dental and vision care

401k matching

Flexible vacation policy

Paid leave

Job summary

Darwin Recruitment in Los Angeles is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to lead integration, simulation, testing and real-time operations of flight dynamics systems for a spacecraft manufacturing company. You will manage ADCS, propulsion interfaces and hardware GNC components, developing high fidelity models and tuning control laws.

This is an on-site, full-time role requiring 5+ years in flight dynamics, proficiency with STK and Python/C++/MATLAB, and a degree in aerospace engineering.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in spacecraft flight dynamics, including attitude control and propulsion systems
• Proficiency with mission design software and flight dynamics simulation tools
• Proficiency programming in Python, C++ or MATLAB for flight dynamics modelling and flight software integration
• Experience in cleanroom environments, following ESD protocols
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering or a related field
• Mentored junior engineers and improved engineering processes
• Strong problem solving and attention to detail
• US citizenship, with a Top Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one
• Able to work onsite in Los Angeles full time

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical integration, vendor management, interface and performance requirements for ADCS, propulsion systems and hardware GNC components
• Develop high fidelity flight dynamics models for trajectory analysis, momentum management and propellant budgeting using tools such as STK or custom Python simulations
• Develop and tune control laws for pointing requirements, detumbling and station keeping
• Work with the AI&T and avionics teams so flight dynamics hardware is integrated and calibrated correctly within the spacecraft bus
• Move from design and simulation into on console operations, handling flight dynamics anomalies and manoeuvres
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Document design processes, test results and system performance

Skills

Python

C++

MATLAB

Flight dynamics

Education

Aerospace engineering degree

Tools

STK

Job description

Darwin Recruitment in Los Angeles is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to lead integration, simulation, testing and real-time operations of flight dynamics systems for a spacecraft manufacturing company. You will manage ADCS, propulsion interfaces and hardware GNC components, developing high fidelity models and tuning control laws.

This is an on-site, full-time role requiring 5+ years in flight dynamics, proficiency with STK and Python/C++/MATLAB, and a degree in aerospace engineering.