Launch Vehicle Trajectory Dynamics Engineer

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Redmond (WA)

On-site

USD 136,000 - 184,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC in Redmond, WA seeks a Research Scientist with expertise in orbital mechanics, orbit determination, launch vehicle trajectories, and mission planning to support the Amazon Leo constellation. You will perform spacecraft maneuver and navigation analysis, prototype flight algorithms, and test navigation software for integration with flight systems.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or Master’s with 4+ years of quantitative research, and is proficient in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Perform spacecraft maneuver or navigation analysis in support of multi-disciplinary trades within the Amazon Leo team.
Contribute to prototype software development of flight algorithms.
Test and assess navigation software for integration into flight systems.
Assess and troubleshoot the performance of Leo on-board GNSS hardware and software systems.
Work closely with GNC engineers to manage on-orbit performance and develop flight dynamics operations processes.
Manage engineering trades as needed for various launch vehicle mission designs.
Support Leo's Launch Vehicle Mission Management team with technical expertise in Launch Vehicle trajectory requirements specification
Evaluate Launch Vehicle performance and compliance with mission requirements
Develop tools to support Mission Management planning for over 80 launches!
Work collaboratively with launch vehicle system technical teams