Astrodynamics Engineer

Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI

Job ID Location Chantilly, VA, US Date Posted Category Engineering and Sciences Subcategory Modeling/Sim Engr Schedule Full-Time Shift Day Job Travel No Minimum Clearance Required TS.SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain TS/SCI with Poly Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

Join a mission-driven analysis team supporting multiple satellite programs at the forefront of national innovation. Our team is driving development of novel satellite missions that directly support national priorities. Operating within a supportive Government environment, we benefit from frequent direct access to senior Government decision-makers. SAIC is seeking Astrodynamics Engineers to skillfully solve complex modeling and simulation challenges to deliver critical analyses. Our multi-discipline team collaborates to deliver comprehensive actionable insights to our customers. Success requires expertise in astrodynamics and/or orbit determination , as well as the ability to use programming languages such as Python or C++. At SAIC’s location in Chantilly, Virginia , our Astrodynamics Engineers work side-by-side with experts in propulsion, radars, optics, AI/ML, cloud computing, GPUs and more. Astrodynamics Engineers with experience including orbit maneuver design, Rendezvous and Proximity Operations, maneuver detection, conjunction assessment, and High Performance Computing, will be especially well-prepared to excel.

The Team’s Responsibilities Include

• Independent trade studies and technical assessments
• Evaluating results provided by external teams
• Identifying new concepts
• Presenting actionable technical briefings to customers
• Additionally, our astrodynamics analysts may routinely support other prime contracts as-necessary

Qualifications

Education

• In the field(s) of Aerospace Engineering, Applied Math, Physics, or a related technical area - Bachelors and two (2) years or more experience; Masters and 0 years related experience
• Ability to program in Python or C++, or to very quickly learn by transferring skills from a different language
• Must be able to collaborate well with other engineers in a mutually supportive environment
• Must be able to refine analyses if necessary in response to formal internal and external peer reviews

Clearance

• TS/SCI, should have current or be able to pass CI polygraph test

Target salary range $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.