About this opportunity
Waypoint Human Capital lists this Astrodynamics Engineer opportunity in chantilly, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Title
Astrodynamics Engineer
Position Type
Full-time, On-site
Location
Chantilly, VA
Clearance
Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly
Waypoints client is seeking an Astrodynamics Engineer. Those qualified will possess the following:
Job Functions
Work with our modeling and simulation team to conduct a wide variety of analyses in support of government satellite programs in all types of Earth orbits
Depending on their interests and skills the applicant may work on one or more of: Strategies for significant orbit changes
Multi-satellite Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)
Leverage Space Domain Awareness (SDA) sensor data to perform Orbit Determination on maneuvering satellites
Work with experts in astrodynamics, propulsion systems, launch trajectories, sensing, and High Performance Computing (HPC)
Opportunities to meet with and optionally present findings to local senior government customers
Use programming languages such as Python, C++, or others to leverage existing analysis tools and develop new ones
Conduct independent trade studies and technical assessments
Review and validate algorithms and results provided by external teams
Develop and optionally present technical briefings
On-site core collaboration hours from 10 am to 3 pm
Support a fully-funded prime contract with the government
Mentoring by highly experienced experts in astrodynamics, sensing, AI, HPC and other fields
Senior staff will have opportunities to serve as principals and team leaders
SAIC managers will maintain open communications to ensure that you thrive
Education degree
Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or a related technical field
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Worksite address
chantilly, VA, 22021, US
Who can apply
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