Astrodynamics Engineer
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- TS/SCI clearance, should have current or be able to pass CI polygraph test
Nice To Haves
- Experience including orbit maneuver design
- Rendezvous and Proximity Operations
- Maneuver detection
- Conjunction assessment
- High Performance Computing
Responsibilities
- Independent trade studies and technical assessments
- Evaluating results provided by external teams
- Identifying new concepts
- Presenting actionable technical briefings to customers
- Routinely support other prime contracts as-necessary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
