Orbit Dynamics Engineer (II-Staff)

True AnomalyDenver, CO
Onsite

About The Position

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. OUR MISSION True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. 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.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in astrodynamics, flight dynamics, or spacecraft operations
  • Deep understanding of orbital mechanics, including perturbation theory, trajectory optimization, and numerical integration methods
  • Strong programming skills in Python, C++, TypeScript or similar languages for mission analysis tools
  • Experience with orbit determination techniques and filter implementation (EKF, UKF, BLS)
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects from concept through operational implementation
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

  • Direct experience with constellation operations management involving 10+ spacecrafts
  • Hands-on experience planning or executing proximity operations, including station-keeping within formations
  • Familiarity with space surveillance data sources (JSpOC/18 SPCS, commercial SSA providers) and conjunction assessment processes
  • Experience with high-performance computing and parallelization for large-scale astrodynamics calculations
  • Skilled at developing heuristics and approximation strategies to keep astrodynamics solvers tractable at operational timescales
  • Knowledge of space situational awareness (SSA) and space domain awareness (SDA) mission concepts
  • Active security clearance or ability to obtain one
  • Publications or conference presentations in orbital mechanics or mission design

Responsibilities

  • Design and optimize orbital maintenance strategies for large satellite constellations, including station-keeping, collision avoidance, and end-of-life disposal planning
  • Perform comprehensive pre-launch mission analysis including constellation design, launch window analysis, orbit determination accuracy assessments
  • Develop and validate rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) maneuver plans for spacecraft inspection, servicing, and close-approach scenarios
  • Build and maintain high-fidelity astrodynamics simulation environments incorporating perturbation models, thrust profiles, and operational constraints
  • Lead mission design reviews and provide technical guidance to operations teams during critical mission phases
  • Develop automated tools and workflows for constellation management and maneuver planning at scale
  • Interface with external partners, launch providers, and government agencies on mission coordination and orbital safety

Benefits

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • HRA/HSA options
  • PTO
  • paid holidays
  • 401K
  • Parental Leave

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

11-50 employees

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