Astrodynamics Engineer, Principal

Socket.dev; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, Virginia seeks Astrodynamics Engineers to solve complex modeling and simulation challenges for national satellite programs. The role involves collaboration with propulsion, radars, optics, AI/ML, cloud computing and HPC experts to deliver actionable insights and sustain critical national imperatives.

Ideal candidates have education in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, Physics or related fields and experience in orbit maneuver design, Rendezvous & Proximity Operations,

Qualifications

• Advanced programming in Python or C++ with ability to transfer skills from another language
• Strong collaboration skills to work with engineers in a mutual support environment
• Ability to refine analyses in response to formal peer reviews

Responsibilities

• Independent trade studies and technical assessments
• Evaluating results provided by external teams
• Identifying new concepts for analysis
• Presenting actionable technical briefings to customers
• Supporting other prime contracts as necessary

Skills

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor

Master

PhD/JD

Job description

Join a mission-driven analysis team supporting multiple satellite programs at the forefront of national innovation. Our team is driving development of novel satellite missions that directly support national priorities. Operating within a supportive Government environment, we benefit from frequent direct access to senior Government decision-makers.

SAIC is seeking Astrodynamics Engineers to skillfully solve complex modeling and simulation challenges to deliver critical analyses. Our multi-discipline team collaborates to deliver comprehensive actionable insights to our customers. Success requires expertise in astrodynamics and/or orbit determination, as well as the ability to use programming languages such as Python or C++.

At SAIC’s location in Chantilly, Virginia, our Astrodynamics Engineers work side-by-side with experts in propulsion, radars, optics, AI/ML, cloud computing, GPUs and more. Astrodynamics Engineers with experience including orbit maneuver design, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, maneuver detection, conjunction assessment, and High Performance Computing, will be especially well-prepared to excel. The team’s responsibilities include:

• Independent trade studies and technical assessments
• Evaluating results provided by external teams
• Identifying new concepts
• Presenting actionable technical briefings to customers
• Additionally, our astrodynamics analysts may routinely support other prime contracts as necessary

Qualifications

Education:

In the field(s) of Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or a related technical area -Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.

Responsibilities:

• Ability to program in Python or C++, or to very quickly learn by transferring skills from a different language
• Must be able to collaborate well with other engineers in a mutually supportive environment
• Must be able to refine analyses if necessary in response to formal internal and external peer reviews

Clearance:

• TS/SCI, should have current or be able to pass polygraph test

SAIC® is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.