Launch Vehicle Flight Dynamics Engineer

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Leo is seeking a Research Scientist to supportLaunch Vehicle engineering for multi-disciplinary constellation projects in Redmond, WA. You will perform theoretical and applied analyses, develop flight algorithms, and test navigation software while collaborating across GNC teams.

The role emphasizes automating computational analyses, evaluating on-board systems, and contributing to tool development for large-scale launch campaigns. VISA/Export constraints apply, with a competitive package.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with 4+ years of quantitative field research.
• Experience applying scientific principles to business problems and products.
• Experience analyzing both experimental and observational data sets.

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft maneuver or navigation analysis to support trades for the Amazon Leo team.
• Contribute to prototype software development of flight algorithms.
• Test and assess navigation software for flight system integration.
• Assess on-board GNSS hardware/software performance for Leo missions.
• Collaborate with GNC engineers to manage on-orbit performance and processes.
• Manage engineering trades for launch vehicle mission designs as needed.
• Support Launch Vehicle Mission Management with trajectory requirements expertise.
• Evaluate Launch Vehicle performance against mission requirements.
• Develop tools to support Mission Management for 80+ launches.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Orbit determination

Launch vehicle trajectories

Mission planning

Automation scripting

Education

PhD or Master’s + 4+ years experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

R

Job description

Amazon Leo is seeking a Research Scientist to supportLaunch Vehicle engineering for multi-disciplinary constellation projects in Redmond, WA. You will perform theoretical and applied analyses, develop flight algorithms, and test navigation software while collaborating across GNC teams.

The role emphasizes automating computational analyses, evaluating on-board systems, and contributing to tool development for large-scale launch campaigns. VISA/Export constraints apply, with a competitive package.