Astrodynamics Engineer

Astrodynamics expert, PHD/Masters, NewSpace

Sterling, Virginia, USA

US Citizen/Green card holder

$DOE

About the Role:

A leading provider of advanced space situational awareness solutions is seeking a highly skilled Astrodynamics Engineer to join their growing department in the USA. In this role, you will play a critical part in developing and refining their core algorithms and models and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of their space traffic management solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement advanced astrodynamics algorithms for orbit determination, prediction, and maneuver analysis.
• Conduct research and analysis on orbit propagation, perturbation models, and other relevant astrodynamics topics.
• Validate and improve the accuracy of existing orbit prediction models.
• Contribute to the development and testing of new space situational awareness technologies.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate astrodynamics algorithms into operational systems.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in astrodynamics and space situational awareness.
• Potentially contribute to the development of technical documentation and presentations.

Key Requirements:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Astrodynamics, or a related field.
• Expert in Astrodynamics, with a proven track record working with this in a previous role.
• Strong proficiency in relevant software tools and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice to haves:

• Have worked for an early stage start up in the NewSpace industry

If interested in learning more about this opportunity, please apply.