Operation Engineer III, Flight Dynamics
True Anomaly
| Company | True Anomaly |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Colorado Springs |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.
OUR MISSION
True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.
OUR VALUES
Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.
YOUR MISSION
We are seeking an experienced Flight Dynamics Engineer to support advanced satellite rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO). This role will focus on supporting on-orbit mission operations through orbit determination, maneuver planning, conjunction assessment, and performance monitoring across nominal and off-nominal scenarios. This role develops and prototypes analytical tools, scripts, and workflows to improve operational efficiency, decision quality, and automation, while providing timely analysis in support of real-time and near-real-time operations. Working closely with mission operations, GNC, and software teams, the Flight Dynamics Engineer translates operational needs into practical flight dynamics solutions, validates methods through simulation and on-orbit data, and contributes to the continuous improvement of operational concepts and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Plan, simulate, and execute spacecraft missions spanning from early-orbit operations to RPO taskings.
Lead development and integration of automation and mission planning tools to enhance mission planning, execution, and post-analysis.
Provide subject matter expertise for company ground system and flight software development.
Provide surge support as both an operator and developer for mission engineering, systems engineering, and GNC/AA teams to ensure mission and operational readiness.
Monitor spacecraft telemetry and health in real-time during operations; identify anomalies and support mitigation
Assist in the development of operational procedures, flight rules, and checklists for RPO activities
Conduct post-mission analysis and lessons-learned sessions to continuously improve operational processes
Conduct orbit state determination for cooperative, non-cooperative, and uncooperative SVs and derive intent
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
Strong understanding of astrodynamics, control & optimization, and satellite subsystems
History of solving astrodynamics problems in programming languages such as Typescript, Python, & C/C++
5 + years of spacecraft operations and simulation experience, preferably including rendezvous and proximity operations
Proven ability to work effectively in high-pressure, real-time mission environments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Eligible for DoD Secret or TS/SCI clearance
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field , preferably with a focus on applied astrodynamics and control of spacecraft.
Prior experience developing mod & sim capabilities
Experience with open-loop and closed-loop spacecraft operations
Prior experience in multi-satellite missions , RPO, or on-orbit servicing mission
Security clearance or eligibility to obtain
COMPENSATION
Colorado Base Salary: $105,000 - $170,000
Equity + Benefits including Health, Den
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