Head of Mission Design & Flight Dynamics

Impulsespace

Boulder (CO)

Hybrid

USD 170,000 - 230,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a Mission Design and Flight Dynamics Manager to lead the Autonomous Systems team in Boulder County. You will build and mentor navigation, flight dynamics, and mission design engineers, set technical direction, and stay hands-on in analysis across programs.

You will serve as the technical authority on trajectory, orbit determination, and maneuver decisions, partnering with Business Development, Space Operations, GNC, and Propulsion to translate customer objectives into

Qualifications

10+ years in spacecraft flight dynamics, astrodynamics, or mission design.
Ability to communicate complex trades to customers and executives.
Experience supporting spacecraft operations or mission-critical events.
Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for engineering tool development.

Responsibilities

Build, lead, and mentor a team of navigation, flight dynamics, and mission design engineers.
Serve as the technical authority for mission design, trajectory, orbit determination, and maneuvers.
Lead mission solutioning for inbound customers and RFP responses.
Partner with Business Development and customers to translate requirements into CONOPS.
Direct trajectory design and optimization across regimes and propulsion types.
Own flight dynamics support to Space Operations and critical mission phases.
Drive the team's toolchain and automation for scalable analysis and visualization.