Astrodynamics Engineer (Multiple)

APEX TK LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

APEX TK LLC is seeking an Astrodynamics Engineer to join the team supporting a critical government client in the aerospace sector. You will analyze satellite orbits, collaborate with propulsion, sensing, and HPC experts, and develop analytical tools using Python and C++.

You will communicate findings to internal and external customers and contribute to technical briefings. A STEM degree and TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance are required, with space systems and orbital mechanics experience.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly clearance.
• 2–10 years of relevant space engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of orbital mechanics and space systems.
• Experience with data analysis using C++, Python, or MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Work with our modeling and simulation team to conduct analyses in support of government satellite programs in various Earth orbits.
• Collaborate with experts in astrodynamics, propulsion, launch trajectories, sensing, and HPC.
• Present findings to local senior government customers when requested.
• Develop and modify analysis tools using Python, C++, or other languages.
• Conduct independent trade studies and assess technical options.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

C++

Python

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

STK

MATLAB

SQL

Linux

Job description

APEX TK is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Astrodynamics Engineer to join our team supporting a critical government client. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects within the aerospace domain.

Responsibilities:

• Work with our modeling and simulation team to conduct a wide variety of analyses in support of government satellite programs in all types of Earth orbits
• Work with experts in astrodynamics, propulsion systems, launch trajectories, sensing, and High Performance Computing (HPC)
• Opportunities to meet with and optionally present findings to local senior government customers
• Use programming languages such as Python, C++, or others to leverage existing analysis tools and develop new ones
• Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments
• Review and validate algorithms and results provided by external teams
• Develop and present technical briefings
• Depending on their interests and skills the applicant may work on one or more of:
  • Strategies for significant orbit changes
  • Multi-satellite Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)
  • Leverage Space Domain Awareness (SDA) sensor data to perform Orbit Determination on maneuvering satellite

Required Qualifications:

• 2-10 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM related field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace, Computer Science, etc.
• Active Top Secret/SCI w/ CI Poly Clearance
• Experience performing space-related engineering analysis (collecting, organizing, analyzing data) using one or more of the following: C++, Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, Linux, MATLAB, VBA, or STK
• Ability to communicate findings and recommendations to internal and external customers
• Solid understanding of orbital mechanics and space systems.
• Experience with phenomenological models, including a demonstrated ability to model relevant physical phenomena and validate those models.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a STEM related field.
• Experience with other simulation tools and programming languages.