Senior Spacecraft Navigation Engineer

Redcanyonsoftware; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Redcanyonsoftware is seeking a Navigation Engineer III to join a pioneering team in Westminster, Colorado focused on spacecraft navigation. The position involves developing navigation algorithms for various space missions, including CAPSTONE and Oracle.

Candidates should possess 5-8 years of experience in spacecraft navigation, sound knowledge of Kalman filters, and familiarity with tools such as MONTE and FreeFlyer. This is a primarily on-site position.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of professional experience in spacecraft navigation.
• Hands-on experience applying Kalman filters.
• Proficiency with navigation tools like MONTE or ODTK.
• Experience leading spacecraft flight operations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform spacecraft navigation analyses including orbit determination.
• Configure and validate Kalman filters.
• Support navigation operations and communicate results.
• Run navigation toolchains and document findings.
• Contribute to IRAD and BD efforts.

Skills

Spacecraft navigation

Kalman filters

Python

Data processing

Orbit determination

Analytical skills

Communication

Astrodynamics tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field

Tools

MONTE

FreeFlyer

ODTK

GMAT

Job description

Redcanyonsoftware is seeking a Navigation Engineer III to join a pioneering team in Westminster, Colorado focused on spacecraft navigation. The position involves developing navigation algorithms for various space missions, including CAPSTONE and Oracle.

Candidates should possess 5-8 years of experience in spacecraft navigation, sound knowledge of Kalman filters, and familiarity with tools such as MONTE and FreeFlyer. This is a primarily on-site position.