{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"db5bb0a09c3fd4e4fb2dc693","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db5bb0a09c3fd4e4fb2dc693","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db5bb0a09c3fd4e4fb2dc693","title":"Flight Dynamics Software Engineer","description":"Flight Dynamics Software Engineer\r\nBuild and maintain flight dynamics backend and orbit-maneuver algorithms for Loft’s satellite fleet\r\nLocation: San Francisco, CaliforniaCompensation: $175,000 - 210,000 USD / yearAbout The Role\r\nFlight Dynamics Software Engineer\r\nLoft Orbital is looking for a Flight Dynamics Software Engineer to join the Ground Platform organization.You’ll work on a small and driven team, developing our flight dynamics software stack so that it can:Scale to fly 50+ satellites in orbit in a highly automated, reliable, and safe (from a collision avoidance perspective) manner\r\nEnable new conops and customer missions with demanding orbit determination, stationkeeping, and attitude performance requirementsWe’re looking for someone with a solid theoretical understanding of astrodynamics, operational flight-dynamics experience, and software-engineering foundations. If you enjoy solving hard problems and working in a fast-paced and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.About this role:Implement and improve upon algorithms for orbit determination, orbit propagation, maneuver planning (stationkeeping/orbit transfer), conjunction assessment, collision avoidance, and attitude modeling, contributing to our open-source astrodynamics tooling that powers both flight operations and simulation work across the company\r\nDevelop and maintain the in-house flight dynamics ground software backend applications that compute, store, and serve our fleet’s ephemerides, maneuvers, conjunctions, target orbits, etc\r\nInterface with systems and mission engineers to help translate technical mission requirements and customer demands into operational outcomes in orbit\r\nSupport satellite operations engineers by providing astrodynamics expertise during LEOP/anomalies/conjunction response and assisting with configuring our software stack for various customer missionsMust Haves:Bachelor’s degree in physics or an engineering discipline\r\nDeep technical understanding of some of the following topics: orbital mechanics, state estimation, spacecraft maneuver planning, conjunction assessment, and spacecraft attitude modeling\r\nFundamentals of numerical methods: solvers, optimization, and simulation techniques\r\nExperience with designing and developing software libraries and backend services, preferably in Python.\r\nExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalNice to Haves:Master’s degree in physics or an engineering discipline\r\nProficiency in astrodynamics tools such as STK, Astrogator, GMAT, OreKit, Monte, Copernicus, OpenSpaceToolkit, or equivalent.\r\nDemonstrated practical experience in spacecraft constellation flight dynamics operations\r\nDemonstrated practical experience building high-performance backend software applications and/or libraries\r\nCapable of solving complex problems within a highly collaborative environmentSome of Our Awesome Benefits:100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance option for employees and dependents\r\nFlexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA\r\n100% employer paid Life, AD&D, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability insurance\r\nFlexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave, and 12 paid holidays\r\n401(k) plan and equity options\r\nDaily catered lunches and snacks\r\nInternational exposure to our team in France\r\nFully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver\r\nCarrot Fertility provides comprehensive, inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits with financial support\r\nOff-sites and many social events and celebrations\r\nRelocation assistance when applicable$175,000 - $210,000 a year State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role, which is $175,000- $210,000 per year. This is determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly, we are excited to meet you, and see if you are a great fit for our team.Who We AreLoft: Space Made Simple.Founded in 2017, Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with a fast, reliable, and simple way to deploy missions in orbit.We integrate, launch, and operate spacecraft, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT connectivity, on-orbit AI, national security missions, and more. Leveraging our existing space infrastructure and an extensive inventory of satellite buses, Loft is reducing years-long integration and launch timelines to months. With more than 30 missions flown, Loft's flight heritage and proven technologies enable customers to focus on their mission objectives.With a growing fleet on track to reach 30 satellites by 2027, we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco, CA | Golden, CO | and Toulouse, France to meet accelerating demand for space infrastructure.As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Frontdoor Defense","rawCompany":"frontdoor defense","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":true,"createdAt":"2026-11-13T01:37:09.376Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"17-2011.00","title":"Aerospace Engineers","slug":"aerospace-engineers"},{"code":"17-3021.00","title":"Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians","slug":"aerospace-engineering-and-operations-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"336414","title":"Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"927110","title":"Space Research and Technology","slug":"space-research-and-technology"},{"code":"336419","title":"Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"other-guided-missile-and-space-vehicle-parts-and-auxiliary-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Flight Dynamics Software Engineer","description":"Flight Dynamics Software Engineer\r\nBuild and maintain flight dynamics backend and orbit-maneuver algorithms for Loft’s satellite fleet\r\nLocation: San Francisco, CaliforniaCompensation: $175,000 - 210,000 USD / yearAbout The Role\r\nFlight Dynamics Software Engineer\r\nLoft Orbital is looking for a Flight Dynamics Software Engineer to join the Ground Platform organization.You’ll work on a small and driven team, developing our flight dynamics software stack so that it can:Scale to fly 50+ satellites in orbit in a highly automated, reliable, and safe (from a collision avoidance perspective) manner\r\nEnable new conops and customer missions with demanding orbit determination, stationkeeping, and attitude performance requirementsWe’re looking for someone with a solid theoretical understanding of astrodynamics, operational flight-dynamics experience, and software-engineering foundations. 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