Advanced Space · 10 hours ago
Sr. Spacecraft Navigation Engineer
Westminster, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expAdvanced Space is leading humanity back to the Moon and pioneering innovative solutions in the space industry. They are seeking a Sr. Spacecraft Navigation Engineer who will lead development efforts, support a diverse team, and conduct detailed analyses of navigation technology and missions.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform detailed navigation analyses for spacecraft missions both in development and proposed
Developing new navigation algorithms based on performance requirements and system architecture
Architecting solutions for complex navigation challenges
Providing mentorship to younger engineers and collaborating with leadership on strategy and schedule
Supporting spaceflight operations, new technology conceptualization, business development efforts, and product and service proposals
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
8-12 years of relevant experience, with Master's degree or PhD with emphasis on Kalman filters and state estimation
Experience in mission implementation of flight and ground navigation architectures
Experience developing navigation algorithms or designing filters
Proficiency in scientific computing and software development
Familiarity with navigation tools, such as MONTE, FreeFlyer, ODTK
Ability to work independently and define tasking based on top-level mission goals
Strong presentation and writing skills
Ability to contribute to planning/schedule
Experience with Python or similar analytic toolset
Applicants must be a US Person (citizen or Green Card Holder/permanent resident, or protected individual)
Preferred
Active Security Clearance is desired
Understanding of 3-body orbit regimes or deep space navigation considerations
Knowledge of clock errors and their impact on navigation
Familiarity with radiometric navigation observables and error sources
Experience with orbit analysis tools, such as MONTE, GMAT, STK, FreeFlyer
High performance computing
Benefits
Signing bonus
Quarterly performance bonuses
Company-provided health insurance and 401K plan upon eligibility
Unlimited vacation time with extensive flexibility
Relocation assistance
Company
Advanced Space
Advanced Space is a Aerospace company.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad Cheetham
Chief Executive Officer and President
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