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Astrodynamics Engineer

Waypoint Human Capital

  • Chantilly, Virginia
  • 12 days ago

    Highlights

    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. Leverage Space Domain Awareness (SDA) sensor data to perform Orbit Determination on maneuvering satellites.

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    LocationChantilly, Virginia

    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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