Operation Engineer III, Flight Dynamics

Trueanomalyinc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 105,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

Trueanomalyinc is searching for an experienced Flight Dynamics Engineer in Colorado Springs to support advanced satellite operations.

This role involves planning, simulating spacecraft missions, and providing operational support through real-time monitoring. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor’s in Aerospace Engineering, strong skills in astrodynamics and software languages, and are eligible for DoD clearance.

The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $105,000 to $170,000, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of spacecraft operations and simulation experience.
• 5+ years of experience in rendezvous and proximity operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, simulate, and execute spacecraft missions.
• Lead development of automation and mission planning tools.
• Monitor spacecraft telemetry and health in real-time.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Control & optimization

Typescript

Python

C/C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

We are seeking an experienced Flight Dynamics Engineer to support advanced satellite rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO). This role will focus on supporting on-orbit mission operations through orbit determination, maneuver planning, conjunction assessment, and performance monitoring across nominal and off-nominal scenarios. This role develops and prototypes analytical tools, scripts, and workflows to improve operational efficiency, decision quality, and automation, while providing timely analysis in support of real-time and near-real-time operations. Working closely with mission operations, GNC, and software teams, the Flight Dynamics Engineer translates operational needs into practical flight dynamics solutions, validates methods through simulation and on-orbit data, and contributes to the continuous improvement of operational concepts and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, simulate, and execute spacecraft missions spanning from early-orbit operations to RPO taskings.
• Lead development and integration of automation and mission planning tools to enhance mission planning, execution, and post-analysis.
• Provide subject matter expertise for company ground system and flight software development.
• Provide surge support as both an operator and developer for mission engineering, systems engineering, and GNC/AA teams to ensure mission and operational readiness.
• Monitor spacecraft telemetry and health in real-time during operations; identify anomalies and support mitigation.
• Assist in the development of operational procedures, flight rules, and checklists for RPO activities.
• Conduct post-mission analysis and lessons‑learned sessions to continuously improve operational processes.
• Conduct orbit state determination for cooperative, non‑cooperative, and uncooperative SVs and derive intent.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Strong understanding of astrodynamics, control & optimization, and satellite subsystems.
• History of solving astrodynamics problems in programming languages such as Typescript, Python, & C/C++.
• 5+ years of spacecraft operations and simulation experience, preferably including rendezvous and proximity operations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in high‑pressure, real‑time mission environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field, preferably with a focus on applied astrodynamics and control of spacecraft.
• Prior experience developing mod & sim capabilities.
• Experience with open-loop and closed-loop spacecraft operations.
• Prior experience in multi-satellite missions, RPO, or on-orbit servicing mission.
• Security clearance or eligibility to obtain.

COMPENSATION

• Colorado Base Salary: $105,000 – $170,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave.

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location – This is an onsite position, we are seeking candidates based near Colorado Springs, CO.
• Work Schedule – flexibility to support 24/7 mission operations, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability during mission-critical events and anomaly response.
• Work environment – the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands – the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.