Space R&D Engineer II — Orbit & Mission Analysis

Synopsys Inc; Exton (PA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Wellness programs

Financial benefits

Job summary

A leading technology company in Pennsylvania seeks a passionate software developer to enhance orbital mechanics software for space systems. You will design, develop, and optimize features for the ODTK product, directly impacting mission planning and operations. Ideal candidates have a background in aerospace-related fields and strong skills in C++ and C#. Excellent communication and collaborative capabilities are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience or MS degree in related field.
• Strong proficiency in software development.
• Knowledge in trajectory optimization or orbit determination.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new features for ODTK.
• Collaborate with a team to optimize software performance.
• Resolve issues reported by QA.

Skills

C++

C#

Visual Studio

Trajectory optimization

Problem-solving

Education

BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Job description

A leading technology company in Pennsylvania seeks a passionate software developer to enhance orbital mechanics software for space systems. You will design, develop, and optimize features for the ODTK product, directly impacting mission planning and operations. Ideal candidates have a background in aerospace-related fields and strong skills in C++ and C#. Excellent communication and collaborative capabilities are essential for success in this role.