Astrodynamics Engineer - Mission-Driven Space Analysis

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, Virginia seeks Astrodynamics Engineers to solve complex modeling and simulation challenges for critical analyses supporting national priorities. You will join a multi-discipline team working with propulsion, radars, optics, AI/ML, cloud computing, GPUs, and more.

Applicants should have expertise in astrodynamics/orbit determination and Python or C++, with education in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, or Physics. Clearance TS/SCI is required or can be pursued.

Qualifications

• Education in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, Physics or related field with at least a bachelor's degree and 2+ years experience or a master's with 0+ years.
• Ability to program in Python or C++, or quickly learn by transferring skills from another language.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with engineers across disciplines.
• Ability to refine analyses in response to peer reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent trade studies and technical assessments.
• Evaluate results provided by external teams and identify new concepts.
• Present actionable technical briefings to customers.
• Support other prime contracts as needed.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Orbit Determination

Python

C++

Collaboration

Trade Studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering/Applied Math/Physics

Master's degree optional

Job description

SAIC in Chantilly, Virginia seeks Astrodynamics Engineers to solve complex modeling and simulation challenges for critical analyses supporting national priorities. You will join a multi-discipline team working with propulsion, radars, optics, AI/ML, cloud computing, GPUs, and more.

Applicants should have expertise in astrodynamics/orbit determination and Python or C++, with education in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, or Physics. Clearance TS/SCI is required or can be pursued.