Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer: LEO Constellation Architect

Xona Space Systems; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive work environment

Commitment to diversity

Job summary

A leading navigational intelligence company in California seeks a Sr. Flight Dynamics Engineer to design and analyze satellite constellations. This role involves defining orbital strategies and ensuring collision avoidance. The ideal candidate has over 7 years in the satellite industry, strong skills in orbital mechanics, and proficiency with industry tools. This position offers an inclusive work environment, prioritizing diversity among its employees.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the spacecraft or satellite industry.
• Strong foundation in orbital mechanics and astrodynamics.
• Solid understanding of orbital perturbations and their impacts.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze constellation architectures for LEO satellites.
• Define station-keeping strategies for a multi-satellite constellation.
• Perform collision risk analysis and develop avoidance plans.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Astrodynamics

Flight dynamics analysis

Scripting with Python

Maneuver planning

Tools

STK

GMAT

FreeFlyer

ODTK

Job description

A leading navigational intelligence company in California seeks a Sr. Flight Dynamics Engineer to design and analyze satellite constellations. This role involves defining orbital strategies and ensuring collision avoidance. The ideal candidate has over 7 years in the satellite industry, strong skills in orbital mechanics, and proficiency with industry tools. This position offers an inclusive work environment, prioritizing diversity among its employees.