Astrodynamics Engineer — Orbit/RPO Specialist (TS/SCI)

APEX TK LLC; Chantilly (VA); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Orbital mechanics

C++

Python

Data analysis

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree (preferred)

Outils

STK

MATLAB

SQL

Linux

Description du poste

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.