Lunar Flight Dynamics & Operations Engineer

Ispace Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Ground Operations & Flight Dynamics Engineer to join the mission operations team in a hybrid role focused on mission planning, flight dynamics analysis, and spacecraft operations execution.

You will contribute to safe lunar mission execution and develop flight dynamics tools. The role emphasizes hands‑on operations, Python development, and collaboration with international teams to improve planning infrastructure and on‑console support during

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Physics, CS, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in astrodynamics, flight dynamics, mission operations.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Good Python programming skills; production‑quality, well‑structured code.
• Solid foundation in orbital mechanics and trajectory analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Execute trajectory analysis for lunar orbital missions to support planning and maneuvers.
• Develop and maintain production‑quality Python software for flight dynamics and planning tools.
• Support real‑time spacecraft operations as an operations analyst; monitor telemetry and conduct console operations.
• Perform Monte Carlo simulations and spacecraft analyses (attitude, thermal, power, orbital params).
• Collaborate with international teams to integrate flight dynamics capabilities and planning infrastructure.
• Generate and maintain operations procedures, flight rules, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with GNC, software, systems, payload, and ground station teams.
• Develop operational procedures, simulations, and automation tools.

Skills

Python

Astrodynamics

Orbit Determination

GIT

Mission Operations

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in a technical field

Related field experience

Tools

GMAT

STK

Monte Carlo

Job description

ispace Technologies, US, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Ground Operations & Flight Dynamics Engineer to join the mission operations team in a hybrid role focused on mission planning, flight dynamics analysis, and spacecraft operations execution.

You will contribute to safe lunar mission execution and develop flight dynamics tools. The role emphasizes hands‑on operations, Python development, and collaboration with international teams to improve planning infrastructure and on‑console support during