Katalyst Labs

Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer, Mission Operations

Broomfield, Colorado, United States · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$140k-$180kDetected 21 days ago

PythonC++GitAerospace EngineeringPublic Speaking

About the role

Getting to space and overcoming the gravity well is only half the story.
Katalyst Culture: Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding.
You'll take real ownership and see your work move from concept to operations in an environment where the problems are hard and the impact is real.

Provide Flight Dynamics and orbital mechanics subject matter expertise for mission operations Design and analyze spacecraft trajectories throughout mission lifecycle, with a focus on rendezvous proximity operations
Support ground software and and mission operations teams to develop automation tools Develop, validate, and maintain flight dynamics tools and simulation environments
Help create DRMs for proposals, presentations and other customer facing events.
We build robotic spacecraft that enable dynamic space operations, creating a future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth.
By developing the foundational capabilities that make sustained, responsive operations possible, we enable a new era of space activity that strengthens national security and ensures freedom of action in an increasingly contested domain.

A Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Space Systems, or Software Engineering, or an equivalent Engineering or Applied Physics degree
The role requires 7+ years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics
Proficiency in Python/C++
Technical knowledge of state estimation, navigation, maneuver, trajectory planning, and collision avoidance, orbit determination and operations
Experience using STK, GMAT, Basalisk, or similar.
Experience supporting critical operations and working/ making decisions in high stress environments.
Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
Experience with rendezvous, proximity operations, docking, inspection, servicing, formation flying, or relative navigation mission design.

Working at Katalyst is intense, hands-on, and deeply rewarding.
We value humility, craftsmanship, and doing things the right way, even when it's harder.
You'll work closely with thoughtful, driven teammates who push each other to do their best.
What We're Looking For
We are not building the trains.
We are building the machines that lay down the tracks.

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