Flight Dynamics Software Engineer

Loft Orbital is looking for a Flight Dynamics Software Engineer to join the Ground Platform organization. The role involves developing flight dynamics software to enable new conops and customer missions with demanding orbit determination, stationkeeping, and attitude performance requirements.

What You Will Do

Implement and improve upon algorithms for orbit determination, orbit propagation, maneuver planning, conjunction assessment, collision avoidance, and attitude modeling. Develop and maintain the in-house flight dynamics ground software backend applications.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has a solid theoretical understanding of astrodynamics, operational flight-dynamics experience, and software-engineering foundations. They should enjoy solving hard problems and working in a fast-paced and supportive environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in physics or an engineering discipline
• Deep technical understanding of orbital mechanics, state estimation, spacecraft maneuver planning, conjunction assessment, and spacecraft attitude modeling
• Fundamentals of numerical methods: solvers, optimization, and simulation techniques
• Experience with designing and developing software libraries and backend services, preferably in Python
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Benefits

• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
• 100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan and equity options
• Daily catered lunches and snacks
• International exposure to our team in France
• Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
• Carrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support
• Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
• Relocation assistance when applicable