Associate Staffing · 23 hours ago
Sr. Spacecraft Navigation Engineer
Westminster, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$135K/yr - $165K/yr
8+ years expAssociate Staffing is an aerospace technology organization focused on advancing next-generation space missions. They are seeking a Senior Spacecraft Navigation Engineer to lead technical development efforts, support a highly skilled engineering team, and perform advanced navigation analysis for current and future missions.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform detailed navigation analyses for spacecraft missions in development and proposal phases
Design and develop advanced navigation algorithms aligned with mission performance requirements
Architect solutions for complex navigation and orbit determination challenges
Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with leadership on technical strategy and planning
Support spaceflight operations, technology development initiatives, and proposal efforts
Contribute to mission planning, schedules, and cross functional engineering activities
Perform additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
8 to 12 years of relevant experience
Master's or PhD with emphasis on Kalman filtering, estimation theory, or related navigation disciplines
Experience implementing flight and ground navigation architectures
Proven background developing navigation algorithms or estimation filters
Strong scientific computing and software development experience
Familiarity with navigation tools such as MONTE, FreeFlyer, or ODTK
Ability to work independently and translate high level mission goals into technical execution
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Python or similar analytical toolsets
Active security clearance preferred
Preferred
Deep space or three body orbit regime knowledge
Understanding of timing systems and clock error impacts on navigation
Familiarity with radiometric navigation observables and associated error sources
Experience with tools such as GMAT, STK, MONTE, or FreeFlyer
High performance computing environments
Benefits
Signing bonus eligibility
Quarterly performance bonus program
Comprehensive health insurance and 401(k) plan
Flexible time off policy
Relocation assistance available
Company
Associate Staffing
Associate Staffing is a professional staffing firm providing top technology and financial talent to Fortune 500, 1000, and mid-market firms nationwide.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Norton
Chief Executive Officer
James Brickey
Under contract working onsite at Wells Fargo in ECMO
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