Orbital Analyst I

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York is seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer to support the design, analysis, and on-orbit support of spacecraft flight dynamics and mission analysis across a range of commercial and national security missions. This individual will work with the Flight Dynamics team, working across multiple programs to define subsystem architecture, develop algorithms and models, support verification and flight operations.

This role will be fully on-site in our Greenwood Village, CO office.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate flight dynamics software partnering with mission operations, spacecraft subsystems, and software engineering teams to support mission design, on-orbit operations, and contract phases 
• Design and analyze constellation architectures, including orbital regimes, plane spacing, phasing strategies, and deployment concepts
• Perform and support various mission and system level analyses ensuring space vehicle designs meet or exceed requirements across subsystems 
• Provide engineering support in the development of mission architecture and day in the life analysis for a variety of different missions
• Support development of mission concept of operations 
• Identify, create, and use available tools to model and analyze a given system’s performance and capability in relation to mission objectives
• Perform trade studies for various mission designs to meet contact coverage, lifetime, regulatory requirements, and validate mission feasibility
• Work closely with other engineering disciplines and the associated leads to ensure design closure 
• Support spacecraft mission operations, and anomaly investigation using telemetry and flight data during planning and execution phases

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, physics or related technical field from accredited university
• 0-4 years’ experience (salary based on experience).
• Understanding of orbital dynamics, spacecraft subsystems, and their relation to each other 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Collaborative and effective in team environments
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as STK, GMAT, or equivalent 
• Experience with Python software development 
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Willingness to work full-time in our Greenwood Village, CO office

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, computer science, physics or related technical field from accredited university
• Understanding of orbital dynamics, spacecraft subsystems, and their relation to each other 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Collaborative and effective in team environments
• Experience with industry-standard tools such as STK, GMAT, or equivalent 
• Experience with Python software development 
• Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Salary based on experience

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (subject to spousal surcharge).
• Company holidays, floating holidays, and sick time.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous 401(k) match.

How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.