Orbit Determination Engineer

Rincon Research Corp • Centennial, CO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Rincon Research Corporation (RRC) is seeking a Junior Orbit Determination Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on developing and deploying advanced orbit determination, maneuver planning, and constellation management missions for United States Government space systems. This role involves supporting the program through all development phases, from architecture and SRR to CDR, integration, testing, and deployment. As a small business, RRC offers a unique environment for engineers to combine hands-on technical depth with leadership opportunities, influencing detailed design and guiding the overall program. The team is dedicated to creating cutting-edge signal processing and geolocation systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (preferred), Astronomy, Applied Physics, or other equivalent field of discipline
• Demonstrated strength in scientific programming, especially C/C++ and Python
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI security clearance
• US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree or PhD in Aerospace Engineering (preferred), Astronomy, Applied Physics, or equivalent field of discipline
• Applicable Background: Astrodynamics
• Orbit determination / estimation theory
• Orbit analysis and space mission analysis
• Satellite maneuver planning, reconstruction, and characterization
• Navigation via GPS and other GNSS
• Experience with orbit software systems such as STK, ODTK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer
• Scientific programming
• Experience in both Windows and Linux environments

Responsibilities

• Astrodynamics analysis and problem solving
• Researching, implementing, and updating custom astrodynamics algorithms
• Implementing algorithms in software and testing with real-world data
• Developing astrodynamics software tools

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid premiums for family medical and dental insurance
• Employee life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability (STD & LTD)
• Flexible reimbursement spending accounts for medical expense and dependent care
• Immediate participation and vesting in the company’s Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) Plan
• Employer contributions to RRC’s ESOP
• Employer matching contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan
• Employer discretionary contributions to the company’s 401(k) Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level