Orbital Dynamics Engineer

Mission Analyst / Orbital Dynamics EngineerLocation: Boulder, ColoradoSalary: Up to $135,000U.S. Citizenship RequiredWe’re working with an innovative space technology company looking for an early-career Mission Analyst / Orbital Dynamics Engineer to join a small, fast-moving engineering team supporting a lunar mission.This is a hands-on role connecting mission and trajectory analysis directly to spacecraft design. You’ll work extensively with Ansys STK, trajectories and ΔV data, translating mission analysis into requirements and CONOPS used by GNC, propulsion and spacecraft engineering teams.What you'll be doingBuild, run and independently validate Ansys STK scenariosAnalyse trajectories, orbit propagation, access, lighting and eclipse conditionsDevelop ΔV budgets, maneuver timelines and propulsion requirementsRun orbital trade studies and sensitivity analysesSupport GNC requirements, navigation, orbit determination and pointing profilesDevelop mission CONOPS and maneuver sequencesAutomate analysis and STK workflows using Python or MATLABCommunicate mission analysis across multidisciplinary engineering teamsWhat we're looking forHands-on Ansys STK experience is essential0 to 3 years' experience in mission analysis, astrodynamics, GNC or related spacecraft engineeringRelevant internships, research and student satellite projects consideredStrong understanding of orbital mechanics and trajectory analysisPython and/or MATLAB experienceBachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Physics or a closely related fieldU.S. CitizenshipNice to haveSTK AstrogatorSTK Python API or Connect commandsCislunar or lunar trajectory analysisLunar orbit insertionLow-thrust or electric propulsionGMAT, FreeFlyer, Orekit or BasiliskCubeSat or student satellite experienceSpacecraft flight operationsThis is a strong opportunity for an early-career engineer looking for direct exposure to orbital dynamics, propulsion, GNC and spacecraft design while contributing to a lunar mission.