Navigation Engineer: Orbit Determination & Kalman Filtering

Advanced-Space; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Quarterly performance bonuses

Health insurance

401K plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Advanced Space in Westminster, CO is seeking a Navigation Engineer to advance spacecraft navigation techniques and contribute to multiple programs, including CAPSTONE and Oracle missions. You will develop navigation software, evaluate estimation formulations, and improve legacy approaches within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work primarily on-site in Westminster, CO, collaborating with engineers focused on navigation, mission design, and technology development. U.S.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional experience in spacecraft navigation or astrodynamics
• Experience developing spacecraft navigation software
• Ability to work in Westminster, CO office 5 days/week
• U.S. Persons only; visa sponsorship not provided

Responsibilities

• Understand state estimation and Kalman filter fundamentals
• Configure force models, measurement models, and estimation setups
• Process radiometric, optical, GPS tracking data
• Perform covariance analysis and interpret navigation uncertainty
• Support multiple projects and programs

Skills

Kalman filter fundamentals

Navigation filter architectures

Orbit determination

Force models configuration

Measurement data processing

Data editing & residual analysis

Covariance analysis

Astrodynamics tools

Scripting / analysis software

Job description

Advanced Space in Westminster, CO is seeking a Navigation Engineer to advance spacecraft navigation techniques and contribute to multiple programs, including CAPSTONE and Oracle missions. You will develop navigation software, evaluate estimation formulations, and improve legacy approaches within a multidisciplinary team.

You will work primarily on-site in Westminster, CO, collaborating with engineers focused on navigation, mission design, and technology development. U.S.