Flight Dynamics Engineer III, Mission Ops
About The Position
A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. 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.
Requirements
- 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
Nice To Haves
- 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
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
Benefits
- Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
