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Astrodynamics Engineer

Chantilly, VA, US • Posted 4 hours ago • Updated 4 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Security Clearance
Continuous Integration
Modeling
TIBCO Rendezvous
RPO
SDA
Sensors
Satellite
High Performance Computing
Programming Languages
Python
C++
Algorithms
Sitecore
Collaboration
Preventive Maintenance
Performance Management
Project Management
Mentorship
Astrodynamics
Artificial Intelligence
HPC
Aerospace
Mathematics
Physics

Summary

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

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91113162
Position Id: d47c271c3b10b8aed232515b9d813e36
Posted 4 hours ago

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