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Flight Dynamics Systems Engineer, Amazon Leo Flight Dynamics

Amazon$129K — $174K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline
  • Strong communication skills with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
  • Experience in modeling and simulation of satellite orbits
  • Basic understanding of GNC topics and related analysis
  • 5+ years of leading cross-functional teams in engineering and operations (preferred)
  • Experience with simulation and 3D modeling software (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate technical data exchange for Interface Control Document development
  • Collate technical requests for GNC engineering from Mission Management
  • Support schedule development for launch campaigns with multiple vendors
  • Develop a common technical GNC engineering baseline across all programs
  • Manage engineering trades for various launch vehicle mission designs
  • Evaluate Launch Vehicle performance against mission requirements
  • Develop tools for Mission Management planning for over 80 launches

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Paid time off and parental leave
  • Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Adoption/Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage
Full Job Description
We are searching for a talented candidate with experience in launch vehicle systems engineering, Guidance, Navigation, & Control (GNC) systems engineering, payload requirements definition, and launch vehicle mission planning. In this position, a successful candidate would serve as a GNC Systems Engineer in support of Amazon Leo's Launch Vehicle Mission Management team to collect technical requirements in support of large launch vehicle development contracts. In this role, a candidate would facilitate technical exchanges from the GNC Flight Dynamics and Attitude Determination and Control teams and the Mission Management teams supporting launch vehicle contracts with multiple vendors. Familiarity with launch vehicle and satellite trajectory and attitude control topics are important, as this role is technical and requires strong organization and communication skills across multiple teams. Key job responsibilities Strong analysis skills are required to develop engineering studies of complex large-scale dynamical systems. This position requires demonstrated expertise in computational analysis automation and tool development. Working with the Leo engineering team, you will: • Facilitate technical data exchange in support of Interface Control Document development • Collate Mission Management technical requests for GNC engineering • Support Mission Management schedule development for individual launch campaigns for multiple vendors. • Develop a common technical GNC engineering baseline of requirements across all launch vehicle programs. • Manage engineering trades as needed for various launch vehicle mission designs. • Support Leo's Launch Vehicle Mission Management team with technical expertise in Launch Vehicle trajectory requirements specification • Evaluate Launch Vehicle performance and compliance with mission requirements • Develop tools to support Mission Management planning for over 80 launches! • Work collaboratively with launch vehicle system technical teams A day in the life Th About the team The Flight Dynamics team is responsible for the guidance, navigation, control and safety of the spaceflight of the Amazon Leo constellation. This team provides solutions to spaceflight challenges in constellation design, orbit selection, launch vehicle insertion requirements, navigation, trajectory design, space situational awareness, and space traffic coordination. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline - Experience communicating clearly and concisely with leadership, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams - Experience in modeling and simulation of satellite orbits - Basic understanding of GNC topics and related analysis PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - 5+ years of leading cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, and field execution through launch readiness and go-live phases experience, or experience with simulation and 3D modeling software The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. USA, WA, Redmond - 129,200.00 - 174,800.00 USD annually

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