Autonomous Space Operations Planner & Simulator Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 245.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Space Operations Planning and Simulation Engineer to advance autonomous spacecraft planning, scheduling, and commanding within a flight‑proven software framework.

You will develop high‑fidelity simulation capabilities and optimization algorithms, implement secure DevSecOps practices, and collaborate with mission analysts and sponsors to deliver robust space operations software.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Strong programming experience in Java for building modular software systems.
• 4+ years of experience developing software for simulations, modeling, or analysis tools.
• Solid understanding of orbital mechanics, spacecraft operations, or related physical systems.
• Ability to design, implement, test, and document new software features or modules.
• Eligibility to obtain TS/SCI+poly level security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement new modules for autonomous planning, scheduling, and conflict resolution
• Extend simulation capabilities for orbital mechanics, sensor observations, and end-to-end scenarios
• Develop algorithms for opportunity detection, resource optimization, and command sequence generation
• Integrate with MATLAB, Linux/HPC environments, and existing modeling tools
• Collaborate with mission analysts, systems engineers, and sponsors to translate operational needs into robust software solutions
• Document, test, and present new capabilities to internal teams and external sponsors

Kenntnisse

Java programming

4+ years software development

orbital mechanics knowledge

CI/CD experience

excellent communication skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

MATLAB

Linux HPC

Modeling tools

Jobbeschreibung

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Space Operations Planning and Simulation Engineer to advance autonomous spacecraft planning, scheduling, and commanding within a flight‑proven software framework.

You will develop high‑fidelity simulation capabilities and optimization algorithms, implement secure DevSecOps practices, and collaborate with mission analysts and sponsors to deliver robust space operations software.