Flight Dynamics Engineer, FD Research

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.

- Bachelors degree or above in a relevant field
- 4 years experience in spacecraft orbital mechanics/operations
- Advanced knowledge of orbital mechanics
- Experience with sequential orbit determination methods (EKF and/or UKF)

- Masters degree in related field
- Experience with MATLAB Python or C

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