Flight Dynamics Engineer

Flight Dynamics Engineer

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next-generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York's complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York's existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively.

We're looking to expand our team across the board.

York Space Systems is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to support the design, analysis, and development of spacecraft flight dynamics and mission analysis software across a range of commercial and national security missions. This individual will work with a Flight Dynamics team, working across multiple programs to define subsystem architecture, develop algorithms and models, and support verification and flight operations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop flight dynamics modeling and simulation to be used by internal users and other York software while maintaining an existing software suite
• Translate designs and requirements into clean, readable code with guidance from senior team members
• Write tests and documentation for internal users
• Validate accuracy of results of simulation and modeling tools
• Work across teams to collaborate on complex problems
• Define and maintain high-fidelity simulation environments to support development of mission architecture and day in the life analysis for a variety of different missions.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, or related technical field from accredited university
• 0-2 years of experience in spacecraft GNC, mission analysis, orbit analysis, flight dynamics systems or similar
• Background in orbital dynamics and spacecraft subsystems
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as STK, GMAT, or equivalent
• Experience analyzing spacecraft dynamics, control theory, and propulsion performance as they relate to trajectory design and constellation geometry
• Experience with Python software development and testing
• Experience with Git version control, or an equivalent version control system
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Collaborative and effective in team environments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.