Senior Navigation Systems Engineer

4 days ago


Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States The Aerospace Corporation Full time
Job Description

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation's space programs, delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil, and commercial customers. As a Senior Navigation Systems Engineer, you will be part of a team that provides unmatched technical expertise in systems engineering to the U.S. government and various public and private agencies.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide technical leadership in position, navigation, and timing (PNT) force design activities for the Space Warfighting Analysis Center and Space Security and Defense Program customers.
  • Develop and present timely and technically accurate briefings and reports that clearly communicate analysis results and provide recommended solutions.
  • Lead and guide the development and maturation of analysis software tools, implementation of best practices, and analysis software tool modernization.
  • Conduct and lead technical deep dives, trade studies, and assessments in teams with multi-disciplinary technical leaders, Aerospace Program Office personnel, and external customers.
Requirements
  • Master's degree from an accredited program in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
  • 12 years of relevant professional, technical work experience.
  • Experience in one or more of the following modeling, simulation, and analysis subjects: orbit determination, orbit propagation, state estimation, orbit management systems, maneuver reconstruction, mission data processing, signal processing, space threats, resilient systems, advanced PNT technologies, algorithm design, software development, or mathematical modeling.
  • Ability to lead multiple programs and/or activities simultaneously, serving as a technical point-of-contact.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated technical team leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Ability to build and foster effective working relationships with customers, contractors, and other personnel.
  • Advanced degree and/or research or professional experience in engineering, mathematics, physics, computer science, or related field.
  • Experience in satellite navigation topics, such as covariance analysis, satellite operations, relative navigation, rendezvous and proximity operations, formation flight, or space situational awareness.
  • Experience in applied mathematical topics, such as optimization, statistical estimation, and numerical analysis.

The Aerospace Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We believe that a diverse workforce creates an environment in which unique ideas are developed and differing perspectives are valued, producing superior customer solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.



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