Astrodynamics Engineer, Senior

Saic; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Chantilly, Virginia is seeking Astrodynamics Engineers to solve advanced modeling and simulation challenges for satellite programs, delivering actionable insights in a Government setting.

Candidates should have expertise in astrodynamics and/or orbit determination and be proficient in Python or C++, with experience in orbit maneuver design, Rendezvous/Proximity Operations, and High Performance Computing. The team collaborates across propulsion, radars, AI/ML, and cloud computing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, Physics or related field.
• Ability to program in Python or C++, or quickly learn from another language.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers in a mutual supportive environment and refine analyses after peer reviews.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments.
• Evaluate results provided by external teams.
• Identify new concepts and present actionable technical briefings.
• May support other prime contracts as needed.

Skills

Astrodynamics

Orbit determination

Python

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree +5 years

Master's degree +2 years

Job description

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 five (5) years or more experience; Masters and 2 years related experience
• Ability to program in Python or C++, or to very quickly learn by transferring skills from a different languageMust 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 CI polygraph test

Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.