Firefly Aerospace · 5 months ago
Flight Dynamics Engineer
Cedar Park, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expFirefly Aerospace is an end-to-end space transportation company on a mission to enable global space operations. They are seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to apply expertise in astrodynamics and trajectory optimization, design software tools, and communicate mission analysis to stakeholders.
AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Use ranging techniques to perform orbit determination of spacecraft
Design, analyze, and execute orbital maneuvers for spacecraft
Advance the state-of-the-art of Firefly tools and software for trajectory design, maneuver planning, and orbit determination
Define, develop, and maintain the interfaces between a flight dynamics system and other components of ground-based operations, as well as external data providers
Utilize Monte Carlo techniques for maneuver-planning and trajectory analysis
Cross-train other team members in the use of operational software and procedures
Perform occasional shift work and on-call support for launch and early orbit phase operations or collision avoidance maneuver planning
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics and 5+ years of relevant work experience
An advanced understanding of orbital mechanics
Significant work experience in astrodynamics, orbit determination, or trajectory optimization
Experience working in an operational environment, especially with spacecraft missions requiring real-time orbit determination and maneuver planning
Proficiency or familiarity with Python
Experience with version-control software
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in engineering or physics and 10 years of relevant work experience
Demonstrated professional experience as a Flight Dynamics Engineer on operational spacecraft missions
Experience with pre-launch activities and launch campaigns for spacecraft
Proficiency or familiarity with Linux
Familiarity with Agile Software Development Processes, Git, and Git workflows
Experience performing orbit determination in ODTK
Experience performing trajectory design in STK or GMAT
Familiarity with DSN tracking data interface and documentation
Familiarity with SPICE kernels and interfacing toolkit
Benefits
Generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
Parental leave
Educational reimbursement
Short term disability
Flexible PTO options
Company
Firefly Aerospace
Firefly Aerospace is a space company that develops and operates launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles for commercial mission.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$796.56MKey Investors
Northrop GrummanRPM VenturesAE Industrial Partners
2025-08-07IPO
2025-05-29Corporate Round· $50M
2024-11-12Series D· $175M
Leadership Team
Jason Kim
Chief Executive Officer
Eric Salwan
Co-Founder
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