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Millennium Space Systems · 9 hours ago

Astrodynamics Engineer (Mid-Career)

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$135K/yr - $199K/yr

5+ years exp

Millennium Space Systems, A Boeing Company delivers affordable, high-performance space systems for exacting customers. As an Astrodynamics Engineer, you will conduct modeling, simulation, and analyses in areas such as space mission design and trajectory design, while also mentoring team members and ensuring high-quality work products are delivered on time.

AerospaceSpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Build, refine, deploy, and maintain astrodynamics tools to perform astrodynamics and orbit analyses

Determine and derive astrodynamics requirements to perform customer missions

Optimize spacecraft trajectories based on fuel, time, and/or performance characteristics

Develop tools and procedures for spacecraft mission execution

Perform station-keeping operations on orbiting satellites

Provide mentorship, guidance, and assurance of engineering quality for the team

Qualification

Orbital mechanicsMission designScientific computing softwareTechnical leadershipAstrodynamics toolsRendezvousProximity OperationsOrbit determination techniquesMentorshipProject management

Required

Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering, or other related technical or engineering discipline

5+ years experience in aerospace systems design, analysis, and/or operation

Experience in orbital mechanics, mission design, and state estimation

Experience with scientific computing software (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C++) and orbit design and simulation tools (e.g. GMAT, STK, etc.)

Familiarity with Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)

Technical leadership experience, including requirements generation, delegation and management of technical tasks, and responsible engineering authority (REA) experience

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

Preferred

MS in astrodynamics, aerospace engineering, or other related technical or engineering discipline

8+ years industry experience in relevant roles

Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations and/or formation flight

Experience with orbit determination and parameter estimation techniques (Batch and Sequential Estimation, Angles Only, Range Measurements, etc.)

Experience with on-orbit operations

Specialization in advanced orbital mechanics topics (e.g., trajectory optimization, relative motion maneuvering, orbit determination techniques, etc.)

Possess active TS/SCI clearance