Systems Engineer Flight Dynamics Hot
- Location
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Wage
- Hourly
- Job ID
- 33755193988
- Posted
- 2025-11-4
Systems Engineer Flight Dynamics job at Auria Space in Huntsville AL
Description, duties, responsibilities
Auria is seeking a Systems Engineer specializing in Flight Dynamics to support the development and operations of next-generation satellite ground systems. This role requires subject matter expertise in orbital mechanics attitude control and maneuver planning combined with strong systems engineering skills. The Flight Dynamics Engineer will contribute to the design integration and operations of space-based mission capabilities ensuring accurate modeling simulation and execution of spacecraft trajectories and maneuvers. This is a remote position with a preference to be located in Colorado Springs Co or Huntsville AL.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO DO:
- Provide subject matter expertise in orbit determination attitude dynamics and maneuver planning with an understanding of operational use cases and telemetry-based orbit analysis.
- Support the integration and validation of flight dynamics capabilities within cloud-hosted ground systems ensuring analysis tools and algorithms fun effectively in a containerized service environment.
- Develop test and validate algorithms and tools for trajectory analysis orbital propagation and spacecraft maneuver execution.
- Contribute to system requirements development interface definitions and validation of mission performance.
- Apply NASA GMAT MATLAB STK or similar software to model validate and optimize trajectories maneuvers and control laws.
- Support the development integration and validation of flight dynamics tools and workflows to enable launch early orbit anomaly resolution and routine maneuver planning.
- Participate in system test events mission rehearsals and operational demonstrations.
- Collaborate with mission operators Government SEIT and cross-vendor teams to ensure interoperability of flight dynamics functions with other system elements.
- Conduct trade studies recommendations for orbit design maneuver strategies and mission operations concepts.
- Identify technical risks and contribute to mitigation strategies for flight dynamics and mission planning functions.
- Document architecture algorithms and processes in accordance with program standards.
- Mission-Driven Professional: Collaborative contributor motivated by the opportunity to develop cutting-edge solutions that protect and serve both the nation and the world.
- Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering Systems Engineering Physics or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
- Preferred 5+ years of experience in flight dynamics engineering including orbital mechanics attitude determination/control and maneuver planning
- Familiarity with ground system integration and operations concepts.
- Familiarity with scripting or programming (e.g. Python or C++) for automation/integration and customization of flight dynamics analysis.
- Understanding spacecraft telemetry tracking command interfaces.
- Strong analytic skills with the ability to design test and validate algorithms and tools.
- U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
- Familiarity satellite constellation operations and maneuver coordination.
- Familiarity with digital engineering and MBSE tools (e.g. Cameo SysML)
- Experience with simulation frameworks and visualization tools for trajectory and attitude analysis
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines version control and software collaboration tools (e.g. GitHub GitLab Jira)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work across multi-disciplinary teams.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline to apply is October 15 2025.
THE AURIA TEAM:
Auria is a provider of solutions and software in support of complex Space National Security and Cyber missions of federal international and commercial customers. Headquartered in Colorado Springs CO our success is built on the excellence of diverse teams advancing innovative systems and operational software to strengthen our customers missions. With a distinguished track record and a spirit of relentless pursuit and R&D we set the pace for progress and execute every mission with the utmost precision.
As a full-time Auria employee here are some of the many benefits to enjoy:
- Generous PTO package with yearly tenure increases
- Flex time provides you with the flexibility needed
- 6 Company-Paid Holidays + 5 Float days to use when you wish per year
- Up to 4% match on 401(k) employee contributions employer and employee contributions immediately vested
- Up to $5250 per year on Education and Certification Assistance
- Low-cost medical plans that include company-sponsored HSA
- No-cost life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- And much more!
Auria is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer making decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information marital status national origin age veteran status disability or any other protected class.
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