Flight Dynamics Engineer

4 days ago


Englewood, Colorado, United States ispace, inc. Full time
About ispace, inc.

ispace, inc. is a global leader in lunar resource development, specializing in designing and building lunar landers and rovers. Our vision is to expand our planet and create a sustainable world by providing high-frequency, low-cost transportation services to the Moon.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Flight Dynamics Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our mission operations team, you will be responsible for developing, analyzing, and flying all ispace-US lunar mission trajectories, including on-console operations in Denver, CO for real-time orbit determination and maneuver planning.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and analyze lunar mission trajectories, including on-console operations in Denver, CO for real-time orbit determination and maneuver planning
  • Travel to support ispace-inc's lunar missions from Tokyo MCC, including on-console shift work for at least 2 months between Dec 2024 – Apr 2025
  • Support the technical development of the ispace Flight Dynamics System, Navigation Analysis software, and other FD simulation tools
  • Analysis of ispace lunar trajectories, assisting in the design of maneuvers, ground station scheduling, and definition of delta-v budget
  • Utilize Monte Carlo techniques for maneuver planning and dispersed trajectory analysis
  • Work closely with the ispace Mission Operations team to assist in the development of flight ConOps and flight operations plans and procedures
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace/astronautical engineering, astrophysics, mathematics, or similar field
  • 3+ years working in flight dynamics, mission design/analysis, mission operations or similar field
  • Working knowledge of interplanetary mission design
  • Understanding of ground-based spacecraft navigation techniques and statistical orbit determination
  • Experience with MONTE, STK, Copernicus, FreeFlyer, GMAT, or other astrodynamics toolsets
  • Proficiency or familiarity with Python, or other object-oriented languages
  • Experience working in group settings with colleagues from different engineering disciplines
  • Strong interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in aerospace/astronautical engineering, astrophysics, mathematics, or similar field
  • 5+ years working in flight dynamics, mission design/analysis, mission operations or similar field
  • Significant work experience in spacecraft operations, including working with ranging and Doppler residuals for orbit determination
  • Previous experience performing interplanetary mission/trajectory design
  • Previous software-development work within the MONTE software package
Compensation and Benefits
  • Competitive salary based upon experience - $120,000-$140,000
  • Medical/vision/dental health benefits
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Company-paid public transportation on RTD buses and light rail (RTD EcoPass)
  • Paid vacation (18 days), Sick days (6 days), Holidays (14 paid holidays)
  • 401(k)


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