ispace, inc.
Ground Operations and Flight Dynamics Engineer
Englewood, Colorado · Contract
Work authorization required$81k-$122kDetected 5 days ago
PythonGitMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills
About the role
- Our missions push the boundaries of human and robotic exploration, driven by our belief: "Expand our Planet.
- With locations in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United States, ispace is rapidly growing and leading the way in lunar exploration and development.
- Our team is made up of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries committed to making space more accessible and fostering the next generation of space exploration.
Responsibilities
- Execute trajectory analysis for lunar orbital missions to support mission planning and maneuver execution with precision and accuracy.
- Develop and maintain production-quality Python software for flight dynamics systems and mission planning tools, implementing rigorous testing to ensure reliability of flight-critical code.
- Support real-time spacecraft operations as an operations analyst, monitoring telemetry, analyzing system performance, and participating in console operations during mission-critical phases including performing orbit determination.
- Perform Monte Carlo simulations and spacecraft analysis (attitude, thermal, power, orbital parameters) to assess mission performance under various scenarios and inform operational decisions.
- Collaborate with international engineering teams in Japan and the U.S. to integrate existing flight dynamics capabilities and contribute enhancements to shared mission planning infrastructure.
- Generate and maintain operations procedures, flight rules, and technical documentation to ensure operational readiness and mission assurance throughout all mission phases.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical field.
- 2-4 years of relevant experience in astrodynamics, flight dynamics, mission operations
- Proven organizational skills
- Good Python programming skills with ability to write production-quality, well-structured code
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment with limited resources
- Self-directed work style with ability to navigate ambiguity and take initiative
- Demonstrated ability to focus and complete tasks under deadline pressure
- Familiarity with GIT
Skills
- Coordinate with GNC, software, systems, payload, and ground station teams.
- Develop operational procedures, simulations, and automation tools
Compensation
- $81k-$122k
Benefits
- We will consider a combination of relevant experience and education.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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