Astrodynamics Engineer (Lead/Senior) - Millennium Space Systems
About The Position
Millennium Space Systems, part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is a small satellite company focused on national security space missions, including missile warning and Earth observation. The Astrodynamics Team conducts modeling, simulation, and analyses for space mission design, trajectory design, orbital maneuvers, orbit estimation, space debris collision avoidance, and space domain awareness. Its engineers contribute throughout the program lifecycle, from mission design and maneuver planning through on-orbit operations and end-of-life disposal, and help determine satellite propulsion requirements and maneuver spacecraft during flight operations. As an Astrodynamics Engineer, you will serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority for the Astrodynamics subsystem on a program, study, or proposal. You will contribute to the design of current and future missions and may advance as a technical leader. Experienced team members define methods, tools, and processes, help establish engineering standards, ensure the quality of team work, and mentor and develop other engineers. The position is expected to be 100% onsite at one of the listed location options. The internal job code is Guidance, Nav & Controls Engr, and hiring is for levels 3 and 4.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or a related technical discipline and at least 5 years of engineering industry experience, or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.
- At least 3 years of experience in orbital mechanics, orbit design, or astrodynamics.
- At least 3 years of experience with orbit design and simulation software tools (such as GMAT, STK, or commercial mission-planning tools) and scientific computing software (such as MATLAB, Python, Julia, Fortran, or C++).
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance after starting; U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government for the clearance.
- Must satisfy the company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
- Must be a U.S. Person under the stated export-control requirements and be eligible and willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- 9 or more years of industry experience in orbit analysis roles.
- Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations or formation flight.
- Specialization in advanced orbital mechanics topics, such as trajectory optimization, relative motion maneuvering, or orbit determination techniques.
- Ability to architect novel methods, algorithms, and solutions for complex mission analyses.
- Experience decomposing large, complex, or ambiguous tasks into defined work that can be completed personally or delegated.
- Ability to set the direction of program work and create processes and standards for the group.
- Development of leading knowledge, methods, and techniques in spacecraft guidance, navigation, and control.
- Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Perform astrodynamics and orbit analyses.
- Determine and derive astrodynamics requirements to meet customer requirements and perform customer missions.
- Optimize spacecraft trajectories based on fuel, time, and/or performance characteristics.
- Define and develop tools and processes for mission operations and the broader team.
- Oversee Astrodynamics Engineering across a range of programs and portfolios.
- Interface with other satellite subsystems, systems engineering, and program management to ensure system-level performance.
- Provide technical leadership to a team of engineers in support of a program, including decomposing and delegating tasks.
- Serve as the Responsible Engineering Authority for the Astrodynamics subsystem for a program, study, or proposal.
- Help set engineering standards, define methods and processes, ensure work quality, and mentor other team members.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
- Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
- Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
