Flight Dynamics Manager: Lead & Build High-Impact Team

Firefly Aerospace; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health, dental and vision plans

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Flexible PTO options

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Flight Dynamics Manager to lead a technical team focused on mission design and orbit determination for operational spacecraft. You will be responsible for team leadership, including recruitment, performance management, and strategic planning.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics and significant leadership experience. This role offers outstanding benefits, including health plans and flexible PTO options.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics, including mission design and orbit determination.
• 5+ years of experience in technical team leadership.
• Demonstrated success in recruitment and team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead a flight dynamics team for multiple spacecraft programs.
• Set objectives and communicate priorities to team members.
• Drive flight dynamics strategy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Spacecraft flight dynamics

Technical leadership

Budget management

Mission design

Orbit determination

Maneuver planning

Python

Linux

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field

Advanced degree (master's or PhD) in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or related field

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

GMAT

ODTK

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Flight Dynamics Manager to lead a technical team focused on mission design and orbit determination for operational spacecraft. You will be responsible for team leadership, including recruitment, performance management, and strategic planning.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics and significant leadership experience. This role offers outstanding benefits, including health plans and flexible PTO options.