Astrodynamics & Orbit Determination Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Telework options

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Systems and Orbit Determination Operations Engineer (MTS/SMTS) to support space mission analyses and operations within the Enterprise Effects Division. The role emphasizes astrodynamics analysis, modeling, simulation, and algorithm development for national security space missions, with opportunities across radar, EO/IR, GNSS, and PNT systems.

This on-site position is based in Chantilly, VA (or CO Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA per listing).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Aerospace and Astronautics Engineering, physics, math or related discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months).
• 0-1 year of industry work experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis and/or algorithm development.
• Software development experience in Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, or FORTRAN; transcripts required.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide astrodynamic analytical support, algorithm development, systems engineering and modeling for space surveillance missions.
• Conduct analysis using in-house and external modeling tools.
• Advise stakeholders on orbit determination, target tracking, GNSS analysis, and signal integrity.
• Perform analytical studies, tests, and prepare analytical reports.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

Algorithm development

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace and Astronautics Engineering or related field

Tools

Java

C++

Python

MATLAB

FORTRAN

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Space Systems and Orbit Determination Operations Engineer (MTS/SMTS) to support space mission analyses and operations within the Enterprise Effects Division. The role emphasizes astrodynamics analysis, modeling, simulation, and algorithm development for national security space missions, with opportunities across radar, EO/IR, GNSS, and PNT systems.

This on-site position is based in Chantilly, VA (or CO Springs, CO or El Segundo, CA per listing).