Flight Dynamics Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$130,000–$170,000 Per Year
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14 days ago

Job Description

Position Title: Flight Dynamics Engineer

Position Description: Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Flight Dynamics Engineer with our client in Los Angeles, CA.

Job Responsibilities:

Lead technical integration, vendor management, interface and performance requirements for ADCS, propulsion systems, and hardware GNC components.
Develop high-fidelity flight dynamics models to execute trajectory analysis, momentum management, and propellant budgeting using tools like STK or custom Python simulations.
Develop and tune control laws for pointing requirements, detumbling, and station-keeping.
Work with the AI&T and Avionics teams to ensure flight dynamics hardware is integrated and calibrated correctly within the spacecraft bus.
Transition from the design and simulation phase into “on-console” operations, handling flight dynamics-related anomalies and maneuvers.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Document design processes, test results, and system performance.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics, including experience with attitude control and propulsion systems.
Proficiency in mission design software and flight dynamics simulation tools.
Proficiency in programming (Python, C++, or MATLAB) for modeling flight dynamics and flight software integration.
Experience working in clean room environments and adhering to ESD protocols.
Demonstrated leadership skills, including mentoring junior engineers and driving innovation in engineering processes.
Strong ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Job Details:

Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary Range: $130K-170K
ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Los Angeles, CA
Salary	$130,000–$170,000 Per Year

Skills

Aerospace Engineeringunmatched
Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
Avionicsunmatched
Budgeting Softwareunmatched
C++ Programming Languageunmatched
Clean Technologiesunmatched
Cleanroomunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Documentation Designunmatched
Electrical Engineeringunmatched
Hardware Componentsunmatched
Industry Standardsunmatched
Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Legalunmatched
MATLABunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Medical Equipmentunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Propulsionunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Simulationunmatched
Software Designunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Test Designunmatched
United States Citizenunmatched
Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched

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