Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer, Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Chantilly, VA is seeking an astrodynamics SME to lead orbital analyses and develop next-generation space tools for national security.

You will apply advanced mathematics, space data processing, and visualization to deliver mission-critical aerospace solutions and collaborate with a broad team of engineers and clients on complex defense projects.

Qualifications

• Lead performer for orbital analysis, visualization development, and space protection and threat analyses for an integrated team.
• Strong background in advanced mathematics (calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical methods).
• Experience with space data processing, correlation, propagation, and association to inform mission planning and tasking activities.
• Proficient with software tools used in astrodynamics such as STK, MATLAB, Python, including libraries such as Astropy, Java, C, and C++.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, improve, and design aerospace systems.
• Collaborate with developers and engineers across the company and with the client to deliver solutions.
• Lead astrodynamics solutions on a prime development program to protect national security.

Skills

Orbital analysis

Visualization development

Space protection and threat analyses

Advanced mathematics

Space data processing

Education

Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics

Doctorate degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics

Tools

STK

MATLAB

Python

Astropy

Java

C

C++

Job description

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

As an astrodynamics SME on a prime development program, you know leading-edge space capabilities are critical to national defense. At Booz Allen, you can use your engineering and analysis expertise to develop next-generation defense tools and technology. We need your skills and expertise in astrodynamics and space situational awareness ( SSA ) to develop creative space control solutions that directly impact the warfighter.

As an aerospace engineer on our team, you’ll provide expertise in evaluating new technologies, performing space protection and threat analyses, and improving the design and development of aerospace systems. Your experience in orbital mechanics, visualization, and modeling is key and makes you an integral part of delivering a client-focused solution.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of mission-critical solutions by evaluating, improving, and designing leading-edge aerospace technology. You’ll work with a large community of developers and engineers across the company and collaborate with the client to deliver world-class solutions to develop new aerospace technologies. Your knowledge will help the client to expand and improve their capabilities to protect national security, its assets, and the warfighter.

If you desire to solve real-world challenges and lead astrodynamics solutions and efforts, there’s a place for you here. At Booz Allen, you’ll make a difference with us, and, in return, we’ll invest in your future.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

Experience as a lead performer for orbital analysis, visualization development, and space protection and threat analyses for an integrated team

Experience in advanced mathematics, including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical met hods to develop complex models

Experience with space data processing, correlation, propagation, and asso cia tion to inform mission planning and tasking activities

Experience with sof tware tools used in astrodynamics such as Systems Tool Kit ( STK ) , MATLAB, Python, including libraries such as Astropy, Java, C, and C++

Experience assessing and mitigating risks asso cia ted with space missions, including collision avoidance, maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution

Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics and 10+ years of experience as an aerospace engineer, or Doctorate degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics and 5+ years of experience as an aerospace engineer

Nice If You Have:

Experience conducting extensive astrodynamics domain analysis in support of sof tware development efforts

Knowledge of the space environment and its effects on spacecraft, including radiation, micro met eoroids, and space debris

Knowledge of orbital dynamics, including 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 sof tware engineering team to investigate and improve sof tware capabilities

Ability to work with a team across multiple locations

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

Possession of excellent problem-solving skills

Possession of excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer, Lead

The Opportunity:

As an astrodynamics SME on a prime development program, you know leading-edge space capabilities are critical to national defense. At Booz Allen, you can use your engineering and analysis expertise to develop next-generation defense tools and technology. We need your skills and expertise in astrodynamics and space situational awareness ( SSA ) to develop creative space control solutions that directly impact the warfighter.

As an aerospace engineer on our team, you’ll provide expertise in evaluating new technologies, performing space protection and threat analyses, and improving the design and development of aerospace systems. Your experience in orbital mechanics, visualization, and modeling is key and makes you an integral part of delivering a client-focused solution.

In this role, you’ll contribute to the development of mission-critical solutions by evaluating, improving, and designing leading-edge aerospace technology. You’ll work with a large community of developers and engineers across the company and collaborate with the client to deliver world-class solutions to develop new aerospace technologies. Your knowledge will help the client to expand and improve their capabilities to protect national security, its assets, and the warfighter.

If you desire to solve real-world challenges and lead astrodynamics solutions and efforts, there’s a place for you here. At Booz Allen, you’ll make a difference with us, and, in return, we’ll invest in your future.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• Experience as a lead performer for orbital analysis, visualization development, and space protection and threat analyses for an integrated team

• Experience in advanced mathematics, including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical met hods to develop complex models

• Experience with space data processing, correlation, propagation, and asso cia tion to inform mission planning and tasking activities

• Experience with sof tware tools used in astrodynamics such as Systems Tool Kit ( STK ) , MATLAB, Python, including libraries such as Astropy, Java, C, and C++

• Experience assessing and mitigating risks asso cia ted with space missions, including collision avoidance, maneuver planning, and anomaly resolution

• Top Secret clearance

• Master's degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics and 10+ years of experience as an aerospace engineer, or Doctorate degree in Astronomy, Astrodynamics, Statistics, Orbital Mechanics, Mathematics, or Applied Physics and 5+ years of experience as an aerospace engineer

Nice If You Have:

• Experience conducting extensive astrodynamics domain analysis in support of sof tware development efforts

• Knowledge of the space environment and its effects on spacecraft, including radiation, micro met eoroids, and space debris

• Knowledge of orbital dynamics, including 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 sof tware engineering team to investigate and improve sof tware capabilities

• Ability to work with a team across multiple locations

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Possession of excellent problem-solving skills

• Possession of excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.