USG Space Solutions Engineer: R&D & NRE Lead

HEO Robotics; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP)

Company-sponsored 401(k)

Comprehensive Healthcare

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Federal Holidays

Job summary

HEO Robotics in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Principal R&D Solutions Engineer to lead technical initiatives for major US Government programs. This pivotal role involves architecting tailored solutions for national security, driving the development of experimental features, and scaling domestic engineering capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in space mission analysis, hold a relevant degree, and possess advanced Python and STK skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with meaningful employee stock options and robust healthcare benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of significant industry experience in space mission analysis, with US Intelligence Community or DoD.
• Demonstrated experience in non-recurring engineering and building custom technical solutions.
• Deep background in LEO/GEO mission operations and development of mission operations software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical interface for major USG projects.
• Design and execute plans for collecting NEI and other critical SDA data.
• Utilize STK and Python-based libraries to model satellite encounters.
• Research and implement novel analysis techniques to enhance HEO Inspect platform.
• Direct the technical development of GEO mission frameworks.

Skills

Python for data analysis

STK or orbital modeling software

Technical leadership skills

Space mission analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related field

Job description

HEO Robotics in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a Principal R&D Solutions Engineer to lead technical initiatives for major US Government programs. This pivotal role involves architecting tailored solutions for national security, driving the development of experimental features, and scaling domestic engineering capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in space mission analysis, hold a relevant degree, and possess advanced Python and STK skills. This position offers a competitive salary along with meaningful employee stock options and robust healthcare benefits.