Lead Spacecraft Flight Dynamics Engineer – Attitude & GN&C

Proteus Space, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); In loco; USD 150.000 - 190.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) matching

Flexible vacation policy

Pregnancy and family leave

Holiday pay

Sick days

Descrizione del lavoro

Proteus Space, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Flight Dynamics Engineer to lead the integration, simulation, and live operations of flight dynamics for satellite builds.

This full-time in-office role focuses on attitude control, guidance, navigation, and testing to ensure robust on-orbit performance. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in spacecraft flight dynamics, strong skills in Python/C++/MATLAB, and experience with ADCS, propulsion, and high-fidelity simulations.

Competenze

• BS or higher in aerospace or electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in spacecraft flight dynamics with attitude control and propulsion experience.
• Proficiency with mission design software and flight dynamics simulation tools.
• Programming experience in Python, C++, or MATLAB for modeling.
• ESD in clean room environments and adherence to protocols.
• Leadership experience mentoring engineers and driving innovation.

Mansioni

• Lead the technical integration, vendor management, interface and performance requirements for ADCS, propulsion systems, and hardware GNC components.
• Develop high-fidelity flight dynamics models to execute trajectory analysis, momentum management, and propellant budgeting using STK or custom Python simulations.
• Develop and tune control laws for pointing requirements, detumbling, and station-keeping.
• Coordinate with AI&T and Avionics teams to ensure flight dynamics hardware is integrated and calibrated within the spacecraft bus.
• Transition from design and simulation to on-console operations, handling flight dynamics-related anomalies and maneuvers.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Document design processes, test results, and system performance.

Conoscenze

Flight dynamics

Attitude control

Propulsion systems

Python

C++

MATLAB

Leadership

GNC integration

Formazione

Aerospace/Electrical Eng. degree

Strumenti

STK

Python

Descrizione del lavoro

Proteus Space, Inc. in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Flight Dynamics Engineer to lead the integration, simulation, and live operations of flight dynamics for satellite builds.

This full-time in-office role focuses on attitude control, guidance, navigation, and testing to ensure robust on-orbit performance. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in spacecraft flight dynamics, strong skills in Python/C++/MATLAB, and experience with ADCS, propulsion, and high-fidelity simulations.