Orbit Analyst & Software Engineer for 24x7 Space Ops

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Riverdale Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Orbit Analyst to join its flight dynamics software team, supporting 24x7 space operations. You will build and maintain orbit databases and help optimize mission-critical systems.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in orbit analysis, a strong background in orbital mechanics, and experience with COTS flight dynamics tools. This role offers hybrid collaboration with customers and internal teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Aeronautical/Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in orbit analysis is required.
• 5+ years in application or product development is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Innovate: Build and maintain orbit databases for use in COTS flight dynamics products.
• Design & Optimize: Apply and refine orbit design and optimization for 24x7 systems.
• Solve Complex Problems: Analyze customer requirements and design product enhancements.
• Provide Expert Support: Liaise between users and flight dynamics products, troubleshoot and deliver solutions.
• Collaborate: Work with customers for reviews, installations, and testing.

Skills

Customer communication

Collaboration with customers

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Aeronautical/Aerospace/Astronautical Engineering or related

Tools

COTS flight dynamics software

STK

FreeFlyer

GMAT

Git

Subversion

Job description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Orbit Analyst to join its flight dynamics software team, supporting 24x7 space operations. You will build and maintain orbit databases and help optimize mission-critical systems.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in orbit analysis, a strong background in orbital mechanics, and experience with COTS flight dynamics tools. This role offers hybrid collaboration with customers and internal teams in a fast-paced aerospace environment.