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Compensation: $185k-$205k
Flight Dynamics ManagerRole Overview Were seeking a Flight Dynamics Manager to lead a high-performing team responsible for mission design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning for operational spacecraft missions across LEO and cislunar environments. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with people management, driving execution, standards, and long-term capability growth for flight dynamics operations. Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of flight dynamics engineers, including hiring, onboarding, mentoring, performance management, and career development
Own mission-critical flight dynamics functions including trajectory/mission design, orbit determination, and maneuver planning
Establish and maintain technical standards, processes, and best practices for a scalable flight dynamics organization
Partner with cross-functional teams to set objectives, prioritize work, and ensure timely mission support
Communicate complex technical topics clearly to a range of stakeholders, including non-technical audiences
Drive operating plans for the team, including resource planning and forecasting
Support operational readiness, including participation in anomaly investigations and resolution of mission-critical issues as needed
Required Qualifications
Deep experience in spacecraft flight dynamics (mission design, orbit determination, maneuver planning)
Proven track record supporting operational spacecraft missions across multiple mission phases
Demonstrated people leadership experience managing technical staff
Strong ability to set priorities, coordinate execution, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field
Familiarity with spacecraft subsystems and how they impact trajectory design and navigation solutions
Experience with Python and Linux
Proficiency with flight dynamics tools such as STK, FreeFlyer, GMAT, ODTK, or similar
Experience defining technical roadmaps and capability upgrade initiatives
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in aerospace engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related field
10+ years of spacecraft flight dynamics experience
5+ years of technical team leadership experience, including direct people management
Additional Requirements
US Person work authorization requirement
The company offers outstanding benefits for their employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Cedar Park, TX
Salary
$185,000–$205,000 Per Year
Skills
Aerospace Engineeringunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Career Developmentunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Establish Prioritiesunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Linux Operating Systemunmatched
Mathematicsunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Navigation Solution (NAVSOL)unmatched
Onboardingunmatched
Operational Supportunmatched
Operations Planningunmatched
People Managementunmatched
Performance Managementunmatched
Physicsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Technical Recruitingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched
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