Check out this new opportunity!Flight Dynamics Systems Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA
Pay Estimated: $92.64-$97.64/Hour
As a Flight Dynamics (FD) Systems Engineer, you will own the architecture, requirements, and lifecycle execution of flight dynamics capabilities within a Common Ground Enterprise (CGE), supporting operational missile defense space systems from design through integration and test.
Responsibilities:
- Lead system architecture, design, and requirements development for Flight Dynamics (FD) within a Common Ground Enterprise (CGE)
- Support orbital analysis and mission design, including:
- Orbital maneuver and burn planning
- Station keeping
- Orbit raising
- Collision avoidance maneuvers (CAM)
- Flight dynamics automation
- Apply Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) to FD workflows and interfaces
- Integrate and assess COTS flight dynamics tools, including a.i.Solutions FreeFlyer, Meridian, or equivalent
- Support multi-satellite orbit analysis and performance assessments
- Develop and manage CCSDS-compliant orbital data products, including:
- Orbit Parameter Message (OPM)
- Orbit Ephemeris Message (OEM)
- Orbit Mean-Elements Message (OMM)
- Author and maintain Space-Ground and Ground-Antenna ICDs supporting FD operations
- Support FD software development, integration, and test, including lab and operational environments
- Maintain cradle-to-grave systems engineering ownership in a fast-paced program environment
Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship is required by Federal Law
- Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering or related STEM discipline
- 8+ years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree with 6+ years of experience
- Systems Engineering experience supporting Flight Dynamics or orbital mechanics systems
- Experience with space and ground system integration
- Familiarity with CGE or enterprise ground architectures
Preferred Qualifications:
- COTS FD tools (FreeFlyer, Meridian, or similar)
- CCSDS orbital message standards (OPM, OEM, OMM)
- Space command or operational space mission experience
- Space-Ground and Ground-Antenna ICD development
- COTS-based Command & Control (C2) system design
- Databases & Streaming: InfluxDB, Kafka, Redis, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
- Platforms: Kubernetes, microservices architecture
- Cloud: AWS, Red Hat OpenShift (RHOSP)
- Agile development environments
Moseley Technical Services, Inc. is an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer.
What to Expect - Applicants selected for employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation, which may include education, criminal, and work history verifications.
- Accepted applicants will be eligible for benefits, including medical and supplemental insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Appreciation and gratitude for employees are hallspans of organizations with low turnover.
- Final position level and pay will be based on experience.
Resources
- To apply, send a resume to: resumesmoseleytechnical.com
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Moseley Technical Services, Inc. (Moseley) was incorporated in 1994 to provide engineering and professional services to the aerospace/defense, manufacturing, government, and commercial industries. Our Mission is to deliver superior service to our customers and employees. We have been successful in our vision by building long-term relationships with customers and employees through integrity, transparency, and appreciation.
We stand by our 30-year-old commitment of “World Class Service. World Class Company.”
