Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Flight Dynamics)

General Dynamics Mission Systems • PA-Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

As Satellite Flight Dynamics Systems Engineer, you’ll join a cross functional team supporting our nation's missile defense initiatives. We encourage you to apply if you have any of these preferred skills or experiences: Flight dynamics management experience (preferrably related to larger space constellations) Collision avoidance, station keeping, orbit insertion, de-orbit, LEOPs support Orbit determination methods Space to ground contact planning What sets you apart: Knowledge of automated flight dynamics operational workflows (and related development) Knowledge of A.I. solutions Freeflyer and/or Meridian Knowledge of constellation situation awareness and trending analysis methods and tools Spacecraft anomaly support expereience Constellation design expereience Our Commitment to You: An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development. Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule) Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more See more at gdmissionsystems.com/careers/why-work-for-us/benefits Workplace Options: This position i s fully remote/telework, fully on-site, OR Hybrid/Flex as desired. If on-site, you will be a part of the Pittsburgh or Scottsdale teams. Salary Note This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, or a related Science, Engineering, Technology or Mathematics field.
• Also requires 10+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree plus 8 years of job-related experience.
• Agile experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Flight dynamics management experience (preferrably related to larger space constellations)
• Collision avoidance, station keeping, orbit insertion, de-orbit, LEOPs support
• Orbit determination methods
• Space to ground contact planning
• Knowledge of automated flight dynamics operational workflows (and related development)
• Knowledge of A.I. solutions
• Freeflyer and/or Meridian
• Knowledge of constellation situation awareness and trending analysis methods and tools
• Spacecraft anomaly support expereience
• Constellation design expereience

Benefits

• An exciting career path with opportunities for continuous learning and development.
• Research oriented work, alongside award winning teams developing practical solutions for our nation’s security
• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
• Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees