Astrodynamics Engineer

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