Astrodynamics Analyst, Mission Design & Orbital Modeling

Medium; Chantilly (VA); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 240.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical benefits

401k

Zusammenfassung

SSI in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Astrodynamics Analyst to serve as the government’s independent evaluator for mission architectures, trajectory design, orbital mechanics, and autonomous guidance systems. You will model high-fidelity maneuvering and orbit determination for satellites in LEO, MEO and GEO, collaborating with top designers and operators.

Responsibilities include developing complex orbital maneuvers, evaluating orbit determination methods, conducting IV&V of vendor models, and

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Experience in multi-body orbital dynamics and autonomous guidance systems.

Aufgaben

• Develop and evaluate orbital maneuvering strategies, including multi-satellite rendezvous and launches.
• Model and analyze orbit determination operations using surveillance data.
• Perform independent trade studies and assessments.
• Review and validate metrics and data from external teams.
• Translate findings into clear technical briefings for national decision-makers.

Kenntnisse

Astrodynamics

Orbital mechanics

Autonomous GNC

EKF state estimation

Trajectory design

Data analysis

High-level programming

Cislunar orbit

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in engineering

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

MONTAGNE

Copernicus

Jobbeschreibung

SSI in Chantilly, VA is seeking an Astrodynamics Analyst to serve as the government’s independent evaluator for mission architectures, trajectory design, orbital mechanics, and autonomous guidance systems. You will model high-fidelity maneuvering and orbit determination for satellites in LEO, MEO and GEO, collaborating with top designers and operators.

Responsibilities include developing complex orbital maneuvers, evaluating orbit determination methods, conducting IV&V of vendor models, and