Astrodynamics & Orbit Determination Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time and vacation

Telework options

401(k) Plan with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Variable pay program

Relocation assistance

Professional growth programs

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an Operations Engineer (MTS/SMTS) to provide astrodynamic analyses, algorithm development, and systems engineering for space surveillance missions. You will work within the Space Control and Awareness Department, supporting mission studies and experiments with EO/IR/radar sensors and GNSS analysis.

This 100% on-site position is located in Colorado Springs, CO, with potential postings in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or in last 12 months in relevant technical field.
• 0-1 year of industry work experience.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis and/or algorithm development.
• Software development in at least one of the listed languages (Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, FORTRAN).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Transcripts required.

Responsibilities

• Provide astrodynamic analytical support and algorithm development for space surveillance.
• Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis using in-house, custom, and gov't tools.
• Advise stakeholders on orbit determination, target tracking, GNSS, and signal integrity.
• Develop analytical reports and assist in study planning and design projects.
• Analyze EO/IR/radar sensor concepts and space protection strategies.
• Support space exercises and evaluate requirements; develop SDA, BMC2, and orbit determination skills.

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace and Astronautics Engineering, physics, math or related discipline (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)

Tools

Programming languages: Java, C++, Python, MATLAB, C, FORTRAN

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation seeks an Operations Engineer (MTS/SMTS) to provide astrodynamic analyses, algorithm development, and systems engineering for space surveillance missions. You will work within the Space Control and Awareness Department, supporting mission studies and experiments with EO/IR/radar sensors and GNSS analysis.

This 100% on-site position is located in Colorado Springs, CO, with potential postings in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.