Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer — Trajectory & Mission Design

Aleron; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer III (Trajectory) in Leander, TX. You will design and optimize spacecraft trajectories, develop manoeuvre-targeting algorithms, and support missions from concept through operations.

The role requires deep experience in mission design, flight dynamics, and software tools, with ITAR compliance and cross‑functional collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Physics or Mathematics is required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize spacecraft trajectories and manoeuvre sequences balancing delta‑V and duration.

Skills

Python

STK

MONTE

Linux

Git

FreeFlyer

GMAT

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Physics or Mathematics

Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or Physics or Mathematics

PhD

Tools

STK

MONTE

Python

FreeFlyer

GMAT

Git

Linux

Job description

Acara Solutions is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer III (Trajectory) in Leander, TX. You will design and optimize spacecraft trajectories, develop manoeuvre-targeting algorithms, and support missions from concept through operations.

The role requires deep experience in mission design, flight dynamics, and software tools, with ITAR compliance and cross‑functional collaboration across teams.