flight dynamics engineer

Alpha Technologies Inc USA; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Technologies Inc USA is seeking candidates for a role in Cheyenne, Wyoming, requiring a Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics. The ideal candidate has five to eight years of flight dynamics or spacecraft operations experience, as well as general knowledge of spacecraft systems.

Additionally, the role involves a willingness for a 24x7 on-call rotation with quick onsite response capabilities. Desired qualifications include familiarity with software like MATLAB and experience with specific spacecraft systems.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of flight dynamics and/or spacecraft operations experience.
• Must be U.S. person (citizen or lawful permanent resident) as position requires access to U.S. export restricted materials.
• Ability to fulfill a 24x7 on-call rotation and respond onsite within 30 minutes.

Education

Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in engineering or physics

Tools

MATLAB

AGI STK

Kratos ISI EPOCH TT&C

Job description

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in engineering or physics from a four-year college or university
• Five to eight years of flight dynamics and/or spacecraft operations experience
• Must be U.S. person (e.g., U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) as position requires access to U.S. export restricted materials
• Ability to fulfill a 24x7 on-call rotation and respond onsite within 30 minutes

Preferred Qualifications

• Flight dynamics or operations experience with Space Systems Loral FS1300 or Lockheed Martin A2100 spacecraft highly desired
• Experience with Kratos ISI EPOCH TT&C / OASYS,MATLAB, and AGI STK software a plus
• General or specialized knowledge of one or more of the following spacecraft systems and subsystems: Attitude, Propulsion, Power, Data Handling, Thermal, Mechanism, and Payload
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret business periodicals, technical procedures, or government policy. Able to write reports, correspondence, and operations procedures
• Attention to detail, pro-active and confident personality with good communication skills
• Able to work in a multi-team environment
• Comfortable presenting information and responding to questions from managers, corporate executives, and customers