Impulse Space
Mission Design and Flight Dynamics Manager
$200K–$250K
Boulder, Colorado · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 10+ years.
- Education
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Build and lead the Mission Design and Flight Dynamics team while directing mission design, trajectory analysis, navigation, and operational flight dynamics from customer proposals through end-of-mission activities.
What you'll do
- Hire, mentor, and set technical standards and direction for the team.
- Lead mission solutioning, trajectory design and optimization, navigation architecture, and flight dynamics support for mission operations.
- Develop the team's tools and automation, and support licensing and regulatory analyses, including debris mitigation and disposal.
What they ask for
- B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in spacecraft flight dynamics, astrodynamics, or mission design.
- Experience supporting spacecraft operations or mission-critical events; ability to communicate complex technical trades to varied audiences.
- Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for engineering tool development, and experience developing production-quality technical software.
Nice to have
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or a related field; flight experience in GEO, cislunar, or interplanetary regimes.
- Experience with low-thrust trajectory design, orbit determination filters, navigation, operational automation, customer-facing proposals, or spacecraft integration and CAD fit checks.
Pay
$200,000 - $250,000 / year (base salary)
Tools
Python, C++, EKF, UKF, batch least squares, DSN
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