Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer

About the Role

As an astrodynamics SME on a development program, you will use your engineering and analysis expertise to develop next-generation defense tools and technology. You will provide expertise in evaluating new technologies, performing space protection and threat analyses, and improving the design and development of aerospace systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of mission-critical solutions by evaluating, improving, and designing leading-edge aerospace technology.
• Work with a large community of developers and engineers across the company.
• Collaborate with the client to deliver world-class solutions to develop new aerospace technologies.
• Expand and improve client capabilities to protect national security, its assets, and the warfighter.
• Lead astrodynamics solutions and efforts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience in advanced mathematics, including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical methods, to develop complex models.
• Experience with software tools used in astrodynamics such as Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, and Python, including libraries such as Astropy, Java, C, and C++.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Have

• Experience conducting extensive astrodynamics domain analysis in support of software development efforts.
• Knowledge of the space environment and its effects on spacecraft, including radiation, micrometeoroids, and space debris.
• Knowledge of orbital dynamics such as Kepler's laws, orbital perturbations, orbital maneuvers, and celestial mechanics, including orbit types such as elliptical, circular, and geostationary, and their properties.
• Knowledge of space regulations, licensing requirements, and international agreements governing space activities.
• Knowledge of feedback control and classic mechanics.
• Ability to work directly with a software engineering team to investigate and improve software capabilities.
• Ability to work with a team across multiple locations.
• Possession of excellent problem-solving skills.
• Possession of excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.