Senior Astrodynamics & Orbital Systems Analyst

Spacesystemsintegration; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spacesystemsintegration seeks an Astrodynamics Analyst to join our Chantilly, VA team. You will independently evaluate mission architectures, design trajectories, and analyze orbital mechanics for high-stakes satellite programs, collaborating with top engineers and government customers to inform critical decisions.

You will model advanced maneuvering and orbit determination, support RPO studies, and present findings in technical briefings.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a Polygraph.
• Master's degree in engineering and 10+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate novel complex orbital maneuvering strategies using high-level programming languages. Analyses will include large orbit changes as well as multi-satellite Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO) and launch trajectories.
• Model and analyze associated orbit determination operations using data from our space surveillance sensing experts.
• Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments.
• Review and validate technical metrics, algorithm descriptions, and data products provided by external teams.
• Successfully drive critical national decisionsby translating complex behaviors and findings into clear, actionable technical briefings and documentation.

Skills

Orbital Dynamics

N-body Physics

CR3BP

NRHO & DRO

Autonomous GNC

OpNav

EKF Estimation

IV&V

Polygraph Clearance

Education

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

STK

FreeFlyer

MONTAGNE

Copericus

Job description

Spacesystemsintegration seeks an Astrodynamics Analyst to join our Chantilly, VA team. You will independently evaluate mission architectures, design trajectories, and analyze orbital mechanics for high-stakes satellite programs, collaborating with top engineers and government customers to inform critical decisions.

You will model advanced maneuvering and orbit determination, support RPO studies, and present findings in technical briefings.