Astrodynamics Engineer I: Orbit Design & Mission Analysis

The Boeing Company; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking an Astrodynamics Engineer to contribute to space mission design and trajectory optimization. You will run orbital analyses under supervision, assess performance against requirements, and present results at design reviews.

This role is 100% onsite at our El Segundo facility, supporting national security space programs. A BS in engineering and experience in orbit mechanics, MATLAB/Python, and orbit design tools are required; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field.
• 1+ years in orbital mechanics, orbit design, or astrodynamics.
• 1+ years in modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Experience with orbit design and simulation tools (GMAT, STK, etc.) and MATLAB/Python.

Responsibilities

• Perform astrodynamics and orbit analyses
• Receive astrodynamics requirements and assess performance to meet customer requirements and missions
• Optimize spacecraft trajectories based on fuel, time, and performance
• Research and evaluate sensors, constellation design, and maneuver strategies
• System analysis support
• Mission operations tool development and support
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

orbital mechanics

Python

MATLAB

orbit design

modeling & simulation

team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

MS/PhD preferred

Tools

GMAT

STK

Mission planning tools

COTS tools

Job description

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is seeking an Astrodynamics Engineer to contribute to space mission design and trajectory optimization. You will run orbital analyses under supervision, assess performance against requirements, and present results at design reviews.

This role is 100% onsite at our El Segundo facility, supporting national security space programs. A BS in engineering and experience in orbit mechanics, MATLAB/Python, and orbit design tools are required; U.S.