Sr. Flight Dynamics Engineer, Amazon Leo

Socket.dev; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a highly experienced Spacecraft Navigation Engineer in Redmond, WA to analyze orbital mechanics and support the Leo team with navigation studies and software prototypes.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s degree and 7+ years in spacecraft operations, including EKF/UKF methods, with proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C++. The role involves collaboration across GNC and flight dynamics teams to improve on-orbit performance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 7+ years in spacecraft orbital mechanics/operations.
• Experience with EKF or UKF in orbit determination.

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft maneuver or navigation analysis to support multi-disciplinary trades.
• Contribute to prototype software development of flight algorithms.
• Test and assess navigation software for integration into flight systems.
• Assess and troubleshoot performance of Leo on-board GNSS hardware/software.
• Collaborate with GNC engineers to manage on-orbit performance and develop flight dynamics processes.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Navigation analysis

Sequential orbit determination

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

We are searching for a talented candidate with expertise in orbital mechanics and spaceflight navigation, including LEO Satellite Orbit Determination. This position requires experience in simulation and analysis of spacecraft orbital mechanics and sequential orbit determination methods, including Extended Kalman Filters (EKF) and/or Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF). Strong analysis skills are required to develop engineering studies of complex large-scale dynamical systems. This position requires demonstrated expertise in computational analysis automation and tool development.

Key job responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft maneuver or navigation analysis in support of multi-disciplinary trades within the Amazon Leo team.
• Contribute to prototype software development of flight algorithms.
• Test and assess navigation software for integration into flight systems.
• Assess and trouble-shoot the performance of Leo on-board GNSS hardware and software systems.
• Work closely with GNC engineers to manage on-orbit performance and develop flight dynamics operations processes.

Export Control Requirement

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

A day in the life

• Interacting with GNC teams to evaluate and troubleshoot satellite issues.
• Working within the Flight Dynamics Research team to prioritize tasks.
• Performing analysis, simulation, testing and documentation to address assigned tasks.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree
• 7+ years' experience in spacecraft orbital mechanics/operations
• Advanced knowledge of orbital mechanics
• Experience with sequential orbit determination methods (EKF and/or UKF)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C++

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

USA, WA, Redmond - 159,200.00 - 215,300.00 USD annually