RPO Spacecraft Analyst: Rendezvous & Proximity Ops

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking an engineer to design, analyze, test, and deliver spacecraft guidance and control solutions for rendezvous and proximity operations.

You will develop toolsets, implement trajectory control and estimation algorithms, and support both pre-launch analysis and post-launch operations across NASA and national security space missions.

Qualifications

• Possess a MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Have at least 5 years of experience in the design, analysis, or development of complex aerospace systems.
• Are skilled in analytical and numerical computing software, such as MATLAB and Simulink.
• Are able to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, and delivery of mission concepts for various spacecraft and rendezvous/operations phases.
• Assist in implementing trajectory control and estimation algorithms, actuator/sensor models, and dynamic simulations.
• Assist in developing and testing ground software to support integration of testbed algorithms with flight software and hardware.
• Assist with integration and test of spacecraft through scenario testing and data analysis.
• Support spacecraft operations.
• Develop analysis tools for pre and post-launch activities.

Skills

5+ years aerospace experience

MATLAB/Simulink

TS/SCI eligibility

US citizenship

Education

MS in Aerospace Engineering or related field

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD is seeking an engineer to design, analyze, test, and deliver spacecraft guidance and control solutions for rendezvous and proximity operations.

You will develop toolsets, implement trajectory control and estimation algorithms, and support both pre-launch analysis and post-launch operations across NASA and national security space missions.