Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer in Denver, CO
Responsibilities for the Flight Dynamics Engineer
Design and develop software for satellite flight dynamics and orbital mechanics modeling
Build systems that support conjunction assessment and collision avoidance
Develop mission planning and scheduling tools for satellite operations and maneuvers
Implement optimization algorithms to improve orbital efficiency, routing, and mission performance
Translate aerospace and mission requirements into reliable, maintainable software solutions
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including aerospace engineers, mission planners, and operators
Contribute to backend services, simulations, and analytical tools used in satellite missions
Qualifications for the Flight Dynamics Engineer
Ability to obtain a security clearance
5 to 10 years of relative experience
Professional experience in the aerospace or space industry (satellites, space systems, GNC, flight dynamics, or related domains) strong software engineering background, with emphasis on building production systems
Proficiency in Python for algorithm development, modeling, and backend services
Understanding of physics‑based or mathematically intensive systems
Compensation for the Flight Dynamics Engineer
$160,000 to $180,000 *Depending on Experience
Cigna Medical, dental, vision, Holidays, 401k, PTO and Sick leave as required by law
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Responsibilities for the Flight Dynamics Engineer
Design and develop software for satellite flight dynamics and orbital mechanics modeling
Build systems that support conjunction assessment and collision avoidance
Develop mission planning and scheduling tools for satellite operations and maneuvers
Implement optimization algorithms to improve orbital efficiency, routing, and mission performance
Translate aerospace and mission requirements into reliable, maintainable software solutions
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including aerospace engineers, mission planners, and operators
Contribute to backend services, simulations, and analytical tools used in satellite missions
Qualifications for the Flight Dynamics Engineer
Ability to obtain a security clearance
5 to 10 years of relative experience
Professional experience in the aerospace or space industry (satellites, space systems, GNC, flight dynamics, or related domains) strong software engineering background, with emphasis on building production systems
Proficiency in Python for algorithm development, modeling, and backend services
Understanding of physics‑based or mathematically intensive systems
Compensation for the Flight Dynamics Engineer
$160,000 to $180,000 *Depending on Experience
Cigna Medical, dental, vision, Holidays, 401k, PTO and Sick leave as required by law
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