Flight Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking a Flight Dynamics Engineer in Denver, CO.

• Design and develop software for satellite flight dynamics and orbital mechanics modeling.
• Build systems that support conjunction assessment and collision avoidance.
• Develop mission planning and scheduling tools for satellite operations and maneuvers.
• Implement optimization algorithms to improve orbital efficiency, routing, and mission performance.
• Translate aerospace and mission requirements into reliable, maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including aerospace engineers, mission planners, and operators.
• Contribute to backend services, simulations, and analytical tools used in satellite missions.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance.
• 5 to 10 years of relative experience.
• Professional experience in the aerospace or space industry (satellites, space systems, GNC, flight dynamics, or related domains) and strong software engineering background, with emphasis on building production systems.
• Proficiency in Python for algorithm development, modeling, and backend services.
• Understanding of physics‑based or mathematically intensive systems.

• $160,000 to $180,000
  * Depending on Experience
• Cigna Medical, dental, vision, Holidays, 401k, PTO and Sick leave as required by law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology

IT Services and IT Consulting

Denver, CO