Astrodynamics Aerospace Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton • Chantilly, VA

10d

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking an astrodynamics subject matter expert to support a development program focused on national defense and space capabilities. The aerospace engineer will apply expertise in astrodynamics and space situational awareness to develop space-control solutions and defense tools and technology. The role includes evaluating new technologies, performing space protection and threat analyses, and improving the design and development of aerospace systems. Experience in orbital mechanics, visualization, and modeling will support the delivery of client-focused solutions.

The engineer will contribute to mission-critical solutions by evaluating, improving, and designing aerospace technology. The position involves working with developers and engineers across the company and collaborating with the client to develop aerospace technologies that strengthen capabilities to protect national security, its assets, and the warfighter.

Requirements

• Experience in advanced mathematics, including calculus, differential equations, linear algebra, and numerical methods, to develop complex models.
• Experience with astrodynamics software tools such as Systems Tool Kit (STK), MATLAB, and Python, including libraries such as Astropy, as well as Java, C, and C++.
• Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting extensive astrodynamics domain analysis in support of software development efforts.
• Knowledge of the space environment and its effects on spacecraft, including radiation, micrometeoroids, and space debris.
• Knowledge of orbital dynamics, including Kepler's laws, orbital perturbations, orbital maneuvers, celestial mechanics, and the properties of elliptical, circular, and geostationary orbits.
• Knowledge of space regulations, licensing requirements, and international agreements governing space activities.
• Knowledge of feedback control and classical mechanics.
• Ability to work directly with a software engineering team to investigate and improve software capabilities.
• Ability to work with a team across multiple locations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Possession of a TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate new aerospace technologies.
• Perform space protection and threat analyses.
• Improve the design and development of aerospace systems.
• Apply orbital mechanics, visualization, and modeling to develop client-focused solutions.
• Evaluate, improve, and design aerospace technology for mission-critical solutions.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and the client to develop aerospace technologies.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability benefits.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time