What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Flight Dynamics Engineer II position at EVONA?
We are working with a fast-growing aerospace company developing advanced satellite and space systems. This role owns flight dynamics from mission concept through launch and on-orbit operations, with high visibility and impact across engineering and mission teams.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Lead orbit design, trajectory optimization, and trade studies (LEO, GEO, and beyond)
- Develop and maintain high-fidelity mission analysis models
- Perform launch window analysis, injection targeting, and dispersions analysis
- Define and validate delta-V budgets across all mission phases
- Support constellation design, station-keeping, and end-of-life disposal planning
- Develop orbit determination strategies using GNSS, radiometric, and optical data
- Plan and analyze spacecraft maneuvers and trajectory corrections
- Establish conjunction assessment and collision avoidance processes
- Support mission readiness reviews, launch campaigns, and on-orbit operations
- Build and maintain flight dynamics tools and simulation environments
- Automate workflows to improve scalability and efficiency
- Integrate tools with GNC, flight software, and mission operations systems
- Evaluate and implement tools such as GMAT, STK, ODTK, MONTE, or custom frameworks
- Collaborate with propulsion, systems, GNC, and mission operations teams
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical roadmaps
- Interface with customers, partners, and regulatory bodies
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, or related field (Master’s or PhD preferred)
- 6 years of experience in flight dynamics, astrodynamics, or mission analysis
- Strong understanding of orbital mechanics, perturbation modeling, orbit determination, and maneuver design
- Experience supporting real spacecraft missions through launch and operations
- Strong programming skills (Python required; MATLAB, C , or similar a plus)
- Experience with industry-standard astrodynamics tools
- Ability to work independently in a high-ownership environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with small satellite or constellation missions
- Background in autonomous navigation or onboard orbit determination
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FCC, NOAA, ITU, Space-Track)
- Experience building internal analysis tools or frameworks
- Salary range: $113,000 – $136,000
- Equity included as part of the package
- Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans
Salary : $113,000 - $136,000