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Advanced Space · 12 hours ago

Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation Engineer

Westminster, Colorado

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$90K/yr - $115K/yr

2+ years exp

Advanced Space is leading humanity back to the Moon and pioneering innovative solutions in the space industry. They are seeking an Astrodynamics and Satellite Navigation Engineer who will support mission design and navigation analyses for various space missions, applying their expertise in astrodynamics and trajectory optimization to solve technical problems.

Defense & Space

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Apply astrodynamics, mission design and trajectory optimization knowledge to a variety of design and analysis tasks for Earth-orbiting, cislunar, and interplanetary missions

Perform design/analyses including but not limited to trajectory design, launch period and window design, satellite constellation design, statistical dV estimation with Monte Carlo simulations, station or formation-keeping algorithm development, contingency mission design, proximity operations design and conjunction analysis

Maintain and contribute to a multitude of software code bases (in Python, Julia, etc.) to perform the analyses and design tasks

Utilize skills with astrodynamics software (GMAT, Copernicus, Monte, etc.) to perform the analyses and design tasks

Summarize data using statistics and visualizations, interpret findings to inform mission design decisions

Contribute to technical reports (both presentations and written reports) and communicate technical information to internal and external parties

Follow spacecraft operations procedures for navigation and maneuver design

Utilize basic knowledge of spacecraft navigation and systems engineering to inform mission design analysis and design tasks

Find, digest and apply knowledge from research publications to assigned tasks

Stay up-to-date on the latest research in the industry by reading technical papers and attending technical conferences

Qualification

AstrodynamicsTrajectory optimizationGuidanceNavigationControlOrbit analysis toolsCoding in PythonCommunication skills

Required

B.S./M.S./PhD in Aerospace Engineering (or related field) with a technical emphasis in astrodynamics, mission design, guidance navigation and control, dynamics, trajectory optimization and/or spacecraft systems

2-5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience desired for the role

Experience with orbit analysis tools, i.e., GMAT, STK, Freeflyer, Monte, Copernicus

Coding experience in Python, Julia, MATLAB, or another high-level programming language

Ability to work in an environment with rapidly evolving system requirements

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work in the Westminster, CO office 3-5 days/week

Applicants must be a US Person (citizen or Green Card Holder/permanent resident, or protected individual)

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government