Space MS&A Engineer - Orbit Dynamics & Systems Analysis

FTS International, LLC; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long-Term Disability

Retirement and Savings

Learning and Development opportunities

wellness programs

other optional benefit elections

Job summary

FTS International, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineer to study and analyze complex space-domain problems in a collaborative environment. The role focuses on orbital mechanics modeling, RF/optical link analyses, and MBSE data integration using SysML.

You will develop MS&A tools, produce supporting documentation, and advise government teams on future analytic planning as part of a dynamic program.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
• B.S. in a STEM engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with one or more: C++, Python, R, SQL, PostgreSQL, Linux, MATLAB, VBA, or STK.
• Engineering analysis experience and ability to present findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Perform orbital mechanics modeling and simulation including orbit determination, maneuvering, and flight dynamics.
• Perform link budget, latency, and throughput analyses for RF and optical space-based systems.
• Assess satellite payload sensor phenomenology and product quality.
• Assess end-to-end system designs against Required Performance Parameters and TPMs.
• Create MS&A documentation: terms of reference, study plans, assumptions, data, results, visuals, conclusions.
• Advise teams on forward-looking studies to inform analytic roadmaps.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

Excellent communication

Engineering analysis

Education

B.S. STEM in engineering

Tools

C++

Python

R

SQL

PostgreSQL

Linux

MATLAB

VBA

STK

Job description

FTS International, LLC in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Engineer to study and analyze complex space-domain problems in a collaborative environment. The role focuses on orbital mechanics modeling, RF/optical link analyses, and MBSE data integration using SysML.

You will develop MS&A tools, produce supporting documentation, and advise government teams on future analytic planning as part of a dynamic program.