Orbit Determination Engineer
About The Position
Rincon Research Corporation (RRC) is seeking a Junior Orbit Determination Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on building a new, end-to-end development program. This program involves studying, designing, and deploying advanced orbit determination, maneuver planning, and constellation management missions for United States Government space systems. The role supports the program through all development phases, from architecture and System Requirements Review (SRR) through Critical Design Review (CDR), integration, testing, and deployment. As a small business, RRC offers a unique opportunity for engineers to combine hands-on technical depth with senior-level leadership, enabling deep engagement in design decisions while guiding the overall program. The team creates 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
