Navigation Engineer III: Spacecraft Guidance & Estimation

IDR, Inc.; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!

Job summary

IDR, Inc. is looking for a Navigation Engineer III to work in Westminster, Colorado. This role involves developing navigation algorithms and performing detailed analyses related to spacecraft navigation. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience in spacecraft navigation or related roles and a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

The position includes a competitive compensation package and full benefits. You'll join an industry-leading organization and work collaboratively within a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of professional experience in spacecraft navigation or related areas.
• Hands-on experience with Kalman filters or state estimation techniques.
• Proficiency in major navigation/astrodynamics tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support spacecraft navigation algorithms.
• Conduct analyses on spacecraft navigation and estimation formulations.
• Collaborate with diverse teams for navigation decisions.

Skills

Spacecraft navigation

Orbit determination

Kalman filters

Navigation tools (e.g., MONTE)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related

Tools

MONTE

FreeFlyer

ODTK

GMAT

STK

Job description

IDR, Inc. is looking for a Navigation Engineer III to work in Westminster, Colorado. This role involves developing navigation algorithms and performing detailed analyses related to spacecraft navigation. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 8 years of experience in spacecraft navigation or related roles and a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related field.

The position includes a competitive compensation package and full benefits. You'll join an industry-leading organization and work collaboratively within a mission-driven environment.