Junior Astrodynamics Engineer: Trajectory & Orbit Design

Boeing; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is hiring an entry‑level Astrodynamics Engineer to support mission design, trajectory analyses, and on‑orbit operations. You will run orbital tools under supervision, assess performance against requirements, and present results at design reviews or customer meetings.

The role emphasizes developing propulsion requirements, CONOPS oversight, and contributing across the program lifecycle. 100% onsite in the United States with security clearances potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Math, Physics, Chemistry or related field.
• Coursework or experience in orbital mechanics, orbit design, or astrodynamics (1+ year).
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis (1+ year).
• Experience with orbit design and simulation software tools (GMAT, STK, etc.) (1+ year).
• Experience using MATLAB and/or Python (1+ year).
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform astrodynamics and orbit analyses.
• Receive astrodynamics requirements and assess performance to meet customer requirements and missions.
• Optimize spacecraft trajectories based on fuel, time, and performance.
• Research and evaluate ground and space‑based sensors, constellation design, and maneuver strategies.
• Provide system analysis support and mission operations tool development.

Skills

Orbital mechanics

Orbit design

Astrodynamics

GMAT

STK

MATLAB

Python

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

GMAT

STK

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is hiring an entry‑level Astrodynamics Engineer to support mission design, trajectory analyses, and on‑orbit operations. You will run orbital tools under supervision, assess performance against requirements, and present results at design reviews or customer meetings.

The role emphasizes developing propulsion requirements, CONOPS oversight, and contributing across the program lifecycle. 100% onsite in the United States with security clearances potential.