General Dynamics Mission Systems · 8 hours ago
Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Flight Dynamics)
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$175K/yr - $194K/yr
8+ years expGeneral Dynamics Mission Systems is a leader in high technology solutions for defense and scientific missions, and they are seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer specializing in Flight Dynamics. The role involves supporting missile defense initiatives and requires expertise in flight dynamics management, collision avoidance, and orbit determination methods.
AerospaceBusiness Information SystemsInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySensor
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
As Satellite Flight Dynamics Systems Engineer, you’ll join a cross functional team supporting our nation's missile defense initiatives
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 experience
Constellation design experience
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
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 experience
Constellation design experience
Benefits
401k matching
Flex time off
Paid parental leave
Healthcare benefits
Health & wellness programs
Employee resource and social groups
Company
General Dynamics Mission Systems
General Dynamics Mission Systems designs and delivers critical systems and products for defense and cybersecurity customers. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bo Elam
VP and CFO
Scott Butler
Senior Vice President Program Execution
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