Flight Dynamics Engineer

Aleron; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join our client, a spacecraft technology company in Los Angeles. The role focuses on flight dynamics systems integration, attitude control, guidance, and testing to support satellite missions.

Candidates will develop high-fidelity models using STK and Python, tune control laws, and work with AI&T and Avionics teams to transition designs into live operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics, including attitude control and propulsion systems.
• Experience with ADCS, GNC, and spacecraft integration.
• Ability to develop high-fidelity flight dynamics models and tune control laws.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical integration and interface requirements for ADCS, propulsion, and GNC components.
• Develop high-fidelity flight dynamics models for trajectory analysis using STK and Python simulations.
• Develop and tune control laws for pointing, detumbling, and station-keeping.
• Collaborate with AI&T and Avionics teams for integration and calibration.
• Transition flight dynamics systems from design to live operations.
• Troubleshoot anomalies and support spacecraft maneuvers in flight operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Flight dynamics tools

Python

C++

MATLAB

ESD protocols

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering / Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

STK

Job description

Flight Dynamics Engineer

Location: Los Angeles 90021

Employment Type: Full-Time Direct Hire with Comprehensive Benefits

Industry: Aerospace

Acara Solutions is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to join our client, a spacecraft technology company developing custom spacecraft and mission solutions. This full-time, onsite position will focus on flight dynamics systems integration, attitude control, guidance, navigation, simulation, testing, troubleshooting, and live flight operations to support satellite performance on orbit.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical integration, vendor management, interface requirements, and performance requirements for Attitude Determination and Control Systems (ADCS), propulsion systems, and hardware Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) components.
• Develop high-fidelity flight dynamics models for trajectory analysis, momentum management, and propellant budgeting using tools such as STK and custom Python simulations.
• Develop and tune control laws for pointing requirements, detumbling, and station-keeping.
• Collaborate with Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T) and Avionics teams to ensure flight dynamics hardware is properly integrated and calibrated within the spacecraft bus.
• Transition flight dynamics systems from design and simulation into live, on-console operations.
• Troubleshoot flight dynamics anomalies and support spacecraft maneuvers during flight operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and drive improvements in engineering processes.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics, including attitude control and propulsion systems.

What Sets You Apart

• Proficiency in mission design software and flight dynamics simulation tools.
• Programming experience in Python, C++, or MATLAB for flight dynamics modeling and flight software integration.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments and following electrostatic discharge (ESD) protocols.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring junior engineers and contributing to engineering process improvements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic engineering environment.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.